A bombshell investigation has uncovered shocking misconduct inside the Biden administration — and it’s leaving millions of Americans outraged.
According to the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA workers under President Joe Biden deliberately refused disaster aid to victims who displayed support for President Donald Trump or the Second Amendment.
The DHS report — described as “deeply disturbing” — found that the discrimination stretched from Hurricane Ida in 2021 to Hurricane Milton in 2024, marking a multi-year pattern of political targeting under Biden’s watch.
FEMA Targeted Trump Supporters After Disasters
Investigators revealed that FEMA staff “systematically bypassed homes” with Trump flags, campaign signs, or pro-2A messages — directly violating the Privacy Act of 1974 and betraying the agency’s mission to serve all Americans equally.
The report said FEMA employees went so far as to collect political data on survivors, labeling conservative homes as “hostile” and skipping them entirely during door-to-door aid efforts.
“The federal government was withholding aid from Americans based on their political beliefs,” said DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. “This should horrify every citizen in this country.”
Widespread Abuse Across Multiple States
The DHS report, totaling 50 pages, exposed evidence that the misconduct wasn’t isolated. From Louisiana to Florida, FEMA officials allegedly ignored homes that displayed Trump 2024 or Don’t Tread On Me signs.
At least 20 families in Florida reportedly received no initial assistance after Hurricane Milton because they were openly conservative.
The investigation concluded that FEMA’s leadership — including Biden-appointed Administrator Deanne Criswell — misled Congress about the scope of the issue.
Secret Database and “Hostile Home” Excuse
Investigators discovered FEMA maintained a hidden database linking disaster victims’ personal information to their political views — a blatant breach of privacy law.
Some FEMA workers admitted using the phrase “avoid homes advertising Trump” as internal code for “avoid hostile homes.”
DHS investigators rejected that excuse, calling it “a complete fabrication” with no basis in policy or safety training.
FEMA’s internal manuals never spelled out what qualified as a “hostile” situation, effectively giving employees free rein to act on personal prejudice — a practice DHS investigators said led to years of politically driven misconduct.
DHS Crackdown and Criminal Referral
After reviewing the findings, Secretary Noem ordered an immediate crackdown. She referred the case to the Justice Department for potential criminal prosecution and suspended FEMA’s door-to-door survey program entirely.
She also launched a new inspector general probe, ordered data-collection reforms, and demanded mandatory retraining for FEMA staff nationwide.
Among the new DHS recommendations:
- Ban agents from entering political remarks in official records
- Define “safety risks” to prevent political bias
- Require quarterly data audits to protect citizens’ privacy
“We’re making sure this kind of abuse never happens again,” Noem said. “The American people expect FEMA to help all survivors — period.”
Critics: Biden Turned FEMA Into a Political Weapon
Conservative leaders say the report confirms their worst fears: that the Biden administration used disaster aid as a weapon against Americans who dared to support Donald Trump.
DHS officials warned that FEMA’s actions “eroded public trust” and delayed lifesaving assistance to families who lost everything.
The findings reignite long-standing questions about political bias across federal agencies — and whether Biden’s team used taxpayer-funded programs for partisan revenge.
Bottom Line
For millions of hardworking Americans, this scandal is more than politics — it’s personal.
When homes are destroyed and lives are upended, the last thing Americans should worry about is whether Washington bureaucrats will punish them for loving their country.
Under President Trump, FEMA focused on rebuilding America. Under Biden, it looks like FEMA was rebuilding politics.