US EditionSec. Noem denies claims that DHS is prioritizing relief for Republican states
- On Thursday, Kristi Noem, head of the Department of Homeland Security, rejected accusations that disaster relief efforts favor states led by Republicans over those led by Democrats.
- Claims arose after multiple governors, including Democrat Patty Murray from Washington, said FEMA rejected recent funding requests without clear responses and suggested politicization.
- FEMA has denied relief funding for disasters in states such as Washington, California, Arkansas, Tennessee, and Wisconsin, with at least one Republican-led state affected, despite meeting criteria.
- Murray noted that several appeals from governors, including one from their own state, have been turned down lately without any explanation, while Noem firmly denied accusations of politicizing the allocation of aid.
- Noem affirmed there will be no political bias in distributing support, relief, or FEMA grants, indicating equal treatment and contrasting this approach with the previous administration.
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Sec. Noem denies claims that DHS is prioritizing relief for Republican states
(The Center Square) – As red and blue states face rejection amid recent disasters, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem denied claims on Thursday that her department prioritizes relief in Republican-led areas.
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