"FEMA also been accused by former presidentĀ Donald Trump, theĀ RepublicanĀ nominee, and otherĀ RepublicansĀ of not being able to respond well enough to Helene because it had diverted disaster relief funds to help migrants.

That is not true, because while FEMA administers the Shelter and Services Program, funding for it comes from a separate pot of money funded byĀ CongressĀ for U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Other false claims that have circulated include that people taking federal relief money could see their land seized or that that $750 is the most they will ever get to rebuild. FEMA has pushed back against the false claims and conspiracy theories, setting up a page on its website to combat misinformation and rumors."

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    FEMA [ā€¦] been accused [ā€¦] of not being able to respond well enough to Helene because it had diverted disaster relief funds to help migrants

    so if they are dead they will surely do a better job?

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      the article isnā€™t really getting into the conspiracy theories that are actually causing this.

      itā€™s more qanon style ā€œfema is the secret police enforcement arm of the deep state coming to do their dark bidding on you the one time youā€™re vulnerable and no one will see or believe youā€

      thatā€™s what they believe that makes them want to kill them. generally speaking.