FEMA Call Delays Amid Texas Floods Spark 'Fake News' Dispute | JQJO

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem dismissed a New York Times report detailing thousands of unanswered FEMA calls following Texas floods as "fake news." The Times reported significantly lower call answer rates after a new policy requiring Noem's signature on contracts over $100,000 resulted in delays and contractor firings. Noem denied responsibility, claiming the report was inaccurate and politically motivated. The article also highlights past comments from Noem and President Trump expressing desires to reform or eliminate FEMA, raising concerns about future disaster response capabilities.