North Carolina Congressmen Call for Investigation into FEMA’s Alleged Political Bias in Hurricane Relief Efforts
Following allegations that representatives of FEMA may have avoided providing aid to certain residences based on political affiliations in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, two North Carolina congressmen are calling for federal probes into the matter.
U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson expressed outrage over the claims, stating that investigations will be launched to hold accountable those responsible for what he described as an “un-American abuse of power.”
In a recent interview on the Roland Martin Unfiltered Daily Digital Show, Marn’i Washington, a former disaster survivor assistance crew leader for FEMA, revealed that homes were skipped based on political signs, including those supporting Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, and Joe Biden.
Washington explained that FEMA’s approach involved observing “community trends,” where homes with similar political signs were either engaged with or skipped altogether. She emphasized that the actions were not politically motivated but rather part of the agency’s protocol to avoid potential hostility.
Despite facing termination from her position, Washington maintained that her actions were in line with FEMA’s guidelines and that incident reports would corroborate her account.
Rep. Dan Bishop echoed calls for an investigation, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in FEMA’s relief efforts. Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm that devastated several states, claimed over 200 lives, with a significant impact on North Carolina.
The allegations of political bias in FEMA’s response to Hurricane Helene have raised concerns about the agency’s impartiality and adherence to its mandate of providing aid to all disaster-affected individuals without discrimination.
As the investigation unfolds, the focus will be on ensuring that FEMA’s actions align with its core mission of serving the American people in times of crisis, regardless of their political beliefs.
Syndicated with permission from The Center Square.
