When disaster strikes, Americans expect their government to respond swiftly, fairly, and without favoritism. But under Kristi Noem’s leadership at the Department of Homeland Security, FEMA aid appears to have become a concierge service for campaign donors. In Naples, Florida, a wealthy cardiologist and Noem donor—Dr. Sinan Gursoy—texted her directly after months of stalled FEMA funding to rebuild a storm-damaged pier. Within days, the project was greenlit. The price tag? Over $11 million in federal disaster aid. The timing? Suspiciously aligned with Noem’s personal visit, luxury accommodations, and a dinner with Gursoy at the upscale Bleu Provence restaurant. This isn’t … Continue reading Disaster for Sale: Kristi Noem’s FEMA Favor Factory