'America is better than this': Ex-Pence aide hits out as 'armed militias' threaten FEMA

Olivia Troye, a former national security adviser to Mike Pence, spoke out about threats against the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by armed militias.

In a social media post on Monday, Troye pointed to reports that FEMA agents were forced to relocate due to threats while providing hurricane relief in North Carolina.

"This is an alarming moment for [the] country," the former Pence adviser wrote. "FEMA's life-saving disaster recovery efforts in North Carolina were disrupted due to threats against federal workers by militias, forcing aid to be paused in hard-hit areas."

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"As communities struggle in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, disinformation & intimidation only deepen the crisis, putting both survivors & responders at greater risk," she continued. "We must reject this dangerous behavior, stand by those in need & ensure truth & safety prevail in disaster relief efforts. America is better than this."

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The Washington Post reported over the weekend that FEMA crews were forced to "stop working and move to a different area because of concerns over 'armed militia' threatening government workers in the region, according to an email sent to federal agencies helping with response in the state."

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Former President Donald Trump and his surrogates have spread misinformation about the agency in the aftermath of two recent hurricanes.

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