
No country should have to worry about enemies from within. But, unfortunately, America is filled with them.
And now Homeland Security is sounding the alarm after uncovering a horrible homegrown threat.
Systemic Bias Uncovered in FEMA’s Disaster Relief Practices
A damning Department of Homeland Security (DHS) report released on Tuesday exposed that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been systematically tracking and targeting conservative disaster survivors based on their political beliefs since at least September 2021.
This revelation directly contradicts former FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell’s testimony to the House Oversight Committee on November 19, where she claimed such actions were an “isolated incident.”
The investigation, initiated by DHS Secretary Kristi Noem following a Daily Wire report, uncovered that FEMA employees, including one named Marn’i Washington, instructed relief workers to bypass homes displaying Trump signs or flags during Hurricane Milton recovery efforts in Lake Placid, Florida. Washington was fired after the report, but the DHS findings indicate her actions were part of a broader, troubling pattern.
“The federal government was withholding aid against Americans in crisis based on their political beliefs — this should horrify every American, regardless of political persuasion,” Noem stated, condemning the Biden-era FEMA practices.
Widespread Political Targeting in FEMA’s Operations
The DHS Privacy Office investigation revealed that FEMA’s discriminatory practices extended beyond Florida, occurring during multiple disasters nationwide since Hurricane Ida in 2021.
FEMA canvassers documented survivors’ political expressions, logging notes such as “angry political rant,” “Sign states I’m a bitter gun owner clinging to my religion,” “Homeowner had a sign stating… this is trump country,” and “There was a political flyer so I didn’t leave FEMA brochure.”
Other entries flagged homes with “a lot of explicit political flags, posters, etc. ‘F*** Joe Biden’ ‘MAGA 2024’ ‘Joe Biden Sucks’ ‘Trump 2024’,” with recommendations to avoid these locations. The report identified 72 instances of “gun signage,” 15 mentions of “Trump,” five references to “firearms,” three to “political,” and two each for “Biden” and “NRA.”
These actions violated the Privacy Act of 1974, as FEMA improperly collected and stored data tied to protected speech, exposing “widespread gaps in FEMA’s policies, processes, and procedures” that unfairly targeted individuals based on their political views.
Calls for Accountability and Reform
The DHS report has sparked significant fallout, with Noem referring the Lake Placid incident to the Department of Justice for potential prosecution.
The findings have also prompted investigations by the states of Florida and Tennessee, the House Homeland Security and Oversight Committees, America First Legal, the DHS Inspector General, and the Office of Special Counsel.
President Donald Trump responded by issuing an executive order mandating a dramatic overhaul of FEMA to address these systemic issues.
The report’s revelations, first brought to light by The Daily Wire, have intensified scrutiny of FEMA’s operations under the Biden administration, particularly Criswell’s claim that the Florida incident was an outlier.
As the agency faces mounting pressure to reform, the findings underscore a critical need for transparency and impartiality in disaster relief efforts, ensuring aid is delivered without political bias. The White House has not yet commented on the report’s implications or the ongoing investigations.