Newsom calls on DHS to direct Noem ad campaign funding to Los Angeles fire recovery
Governor Newsom demands release of $500 million FEMA funds stalled by DHS policy and urges redirecting $220 million in unused ad campaign funds to support wildfire recovery.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom accused Department of Homeland Security head Kristi Noem of withholding over $500 million in FEMA wildfire recovery funds for Los Angeles by not signing contracts to release the money.
- Newsom condemned a $220 million DHS ad campaign featuring Noem on horseback and demanded unused funds be redirected to help wildfire survivors rebuild.
- Noem was removed from her DHS position and reassigned as Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas amid criticism over funding delays and management policies requiring her personal approval of contracts over $100,000.
- Critics said Noem's approval policy delayed FEMA funding needed for rebuilding roads, schools, and disaster prevention in Los Angeles.
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Gavin Newsom wants ‘Kosplay Kristi’ Noem’s $220M ad money for LA’s fire victims
Newsom’s demand comes as Noem is set to leave DHS at the end of the month
Gavin Newsom asks the government that the money destined for a DHS promotion campaign be destined to rebuild areas devastated by fire in LA
Newsom calls on DHS to direct Noem ad campaign funding to Los Angeles fire recovery
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Friday called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to direct the more than $220 million that went to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s ad campaign that led to her firing toward the Los Angeles fire recovery. “While Kristi Noem poured $220 million of taxpayer money into a political…
Newsom rips Noem as ‘Kosplay Barbie’ over $220M ad campaign, demands DHS release $500M for LA wildfires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom rips outgoing DHS chief Kristi Noem over stalled $500M in LA wildfire recovery funds, accusing her of prioritizing a $220M ad.
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