FEMA funding claim for North Carolina hurricane relief debunked as satire
news.yahoo.com — January 31, 2025, 12:02 AM UTC
A recent claim on Facebook stated that FEMA received $2 billion for hurricane relief in North Carolina, supposedly diverted from programs for undocumented immigrants. This claim originated from a satirical account and has been debunked. FEMA's official website does not support this claim, and unauthorized immigrants generally do not qualify for federal benefits. The misinformation gained traction after President Trump's visit to flood-affected areas in North Carolina. The claim misrepresents FEMA's funding and has been labeled as "stolen satire," misleading readers into believing it was legitimate news. Fact-checkers have confirmed the information is false.