All In with Chris Hayes ‘Ludicrous’: New report on Kristi Noem’s 3-day delay of Texas flood rescue
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Jul 11, 2025 Discussion kicks off with Kristi Noem's controversial Instagram portrait poll during a critical federal disaster response delay in Texas. The fallout from this incident sparks a deep dive into governmental failures in disaster management and the pressing need for reform in FEMA's operations. A pivotal court ruling regarding birthright citizenship signals significant legal implications. Meanwhile, tensions rise as military narratives surrounding Iran's nuclear program are questioned, and Trump's eyebrow-raising NASA appointment adds fuel to the political fire.
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DHS Approval Bottleneck Derails FEMA
- Kristi Noem's policy required her personal approval for any DHS contract above $100,000, creating a critical bottleneck in disaster response.
- This delay hindered FEMA's ability to deploy vital urban search and rescue teams quickly during the Texas flooding disaster.
Noem's Instagram Portrait Poll Amid Crisis
- While federal rescue efforts delayed for days in Texas, Kristi Noem posted a portrait poll on Instagram.
- She asked followers to choose her official governor's portrait during critical disaster response.
Restore Federal Disaster Support
- States cannot handle all disaster types alone; a federal backup is crucial.
- Remove bureaucratic red tape like Noem's $100k contract approval policy to enable swift disaster response.