Internal watchdog finds FEMA crew violated Hatch Act by skipping homes with Trump signs
Summary
A FEMA crew did not help some homes with Trump signs during the 2024 Hurricane Milton recovery, breaking a federal law. The Department of Homeland Security’s Inspector General found this crew violated the Hatch Act and FEMA rules.Key Facts
- FEMA is the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which helps people after disasters.
- The incident happened during recovery efforts after Hurricane Milton in 2024.
- A FEMA crew skipped helping houses that displayed signs supporting President Donald Trump.
- The Department of Homeland Security’s Inspector General investigated the situation.
- The crew’s actions broke the Hatch Act, a law that stops government workers from political activities while working.
- FEMA policies also forbid this kind of behavior.
- The report came from an internal government watchdog office.
- This finding shows there was political bias during disaster relief work.
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