
A whistleblower has alleged that a FEMA supervisor instructed workers to bypass homes displaying Trump signs while providing hurricane relief in Florida. The directive reportedly affected dozens of homes in Highlands County, a heavily Republican area, following Hurricane Milton.
Internal communications obtained by The Daily Wire show that Marn’i Washington issued the guidance both verbally and in group chats. Relief workers documented skipped addresses with notes like “Trump sign no entry per leadership.”
To those lamenting the hatred from the right. To those fearing fascism, where government agencies treat certain citizens like, dare I say it, garbage. 👇🏻@DanaKennedyLive
— Christine Flowers (@flowerlady61) November 9, 2024
One worker said the directive felt wrong, stating, “I volunteered to help disaster victims, not discriminate against them.” Highlands County suffered significant damage, including flooding and tornadoes, but some residents were reportedly left without aid.
FEMA confirmed that Washington has been removed from her role and is under investigation. The agency described the actions as isolated and pledged to ensure all disaster survivors receive assistance.
Imagine what they’ve done that doesn’t make the news…https://t.co/oLccJPQ0kH pic.twitter.com/AXIyJa1VQc
— 𝕛𝕒𝕤𝕠𝕟_𝕠𝕟_𝕩 (@jason_on_x) November 10, 2024
The allegations have sparked criticism of FEMA’s impartiality and raised broader concerns about the politicization of disaster relief. Whistleblower complaints have called for accountability and emphasized the need for trust in federal agencies.
Fired: The FEMA supervisor, accused of ordering her subordinates to bypass homes with Trump campaign signs in Florida, has been fired! Marn’i Washington was sacked for telling disaster relief workers knocking on doors in Lake Placid, Fl, to “avoid homes advertising Trump!” pic.twitter.com/YNqtz2nifK
— John Cremeans USA (@JohnCremeansUSA) November 9, 2024
The FEMA story needs to be investigated. FEMA was skipping homes in Highlands County, Florida simply because they had Trump flags in their front lawn. The person who gave the order was Marn’i Washington. After the news hit, she changed her name on LinkedIn to Mariana Gatlinburg. pic.twitter.com/27LJrAXYXX
— David Karim (@davidkarim) November 9, 2024
FEMA stated that over 365,000 households in Florida have received aid following recent storms, despite the controversy surrounding operations in Highlands County.