U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) has called on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to answer allegations that one of its employees instructed staff to avoid homes displaying signs supporting former President Donald Trump while conducting disaster recovery assistance in Florida.
In a letter sent to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, Rep. Steube demanded clarification regarding reports that a fired FEMA employee asserted that the practice was not an isolated incident, but part of a broader agency protocol of “avoidance” at homes with Trump signage.
“This blatant act of malice undermines the trust of the American people in FEMA’s ability to distribute disaster aid impartially,” said Rep. Steube. “Americans, regardless of their political beliefs, must have confidence that their government will not discriminate based on who you voted for, especially in times of crisis. This disturbing incident is yet another example of the Biden-Harris Administration weaponizing federal agencies to target supporters of President Trump, and it cannot stand. Thankfully, President Trump is on his way to DC to clean out the corrupt Washington establishment.”
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In his letter, Rep. Steube outlined several specific questions for FEMA, including the details of the alleged “avoidance” protocol, disciplinary measures taken against the employee, whether an internal review is being conducted, and what steps are being taken to provide assistance to the homes that were deliberately skipped. The congressman also stressed the broader implications of this incident, describing it as “a disturbing final act for a sad and vengeful Administration” and called for FEMA to take urgent measures to rebuild public trust and ensure fair treatment for all Americans.
Rep. Steube’s letter posed key questions to FEMA, demanding detailed answers on several issues:
• FEMA’s Discriminatory Policy: Is there an agency policy that permits FEMA employees to practice “avoidance” in certain situations as alleged? Does this protocol involve skipping homes displaying support for specific political ideologies or candidates?
• Disciplinary Actions: What actions were taken against FEMA employees who participated in or directed discrimination against Trump supporters? If terminated, were those employees also barred from future government employment or contracts?
• Internal Review: Has an internal review been initiated to determine if other employees provided similar directions to subordinates? If so, when can Congress expect to receive findings from this investigation?
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• Helping Intentionally Skipped Families: Has FEMA identified all homes that were skipped due to political affiliation, and what actions have been taken to ensure these individuals receive appropriate assistance?
“This Administration had a duty to ensure that FEMA, and every federal agency, operates with integrity and fairness. They failed,” Rep. Steube stated. “It’s critical that we get to the bottom of this incident to ensure it never happens again.”
The letter from Rep. Steube is intended to highlight concerns over the impartiality of federal agencies, particularly during times of crisis. He urged FEMA to be transparent and take immediate steps to address any instances of political bias in its disaster response efforts.
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