Morning Wire FEMA Discriminates Against Trump Supporters | 11.11.24
Nov 11, 2024
Cabot Phillips, a senior editor at Daily Wire, discusses some troubling issues following President-elect Trump's recent electoral success. He sheds light on claims that FEMA relief efforts have been directed to overlook Trump-supporting homes, sparking calls for an investigation. Phillips also analyzes Trump’s cabinet formation and the political climate, while addressing looming immigration challenges, including a potential surge at the border due to impending policy shifts. It's a deep dive into ethics, voter sentiment, and the future of U.S. leadership.
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FEMA Discrimination
- A FEMA official directed relief workers to bypass homes displaying pro-Trump signs after Hurricane Idalia.
- This discrimination affected at least 20 homes, denying them a chance to qualify for aid.
Fallout and Investigations
- FEMA confirmed the discrimination, fired the responsible official, and promised to revisit affected homes.
- Lawmakers demand investigations, highlighting the politicization of disaster relief.
Trump's Victory Analysis
- Trump won all seven battleground states and secured a four-million-vote lead, his largest popular vote victory in decades.
- Exit polls reveal that abortion and "protecting democracy" didn't deliver the expected Democratic wins.