Man says father-in-law refusing 'all FEMA help' because of Trump

A Republican House member from North Carolina took to social media this week to help debunk the misinformation spread by members of his own party about Hurricane Helene. Meanwhile, a man tells Dan Abrams his father-in-law is refusing FEMA help because of Trump's recent rhetoric. The Morning Joe panel discusses.



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[robertblaney]

Don’t forget that the Speaker of the House Mike Johnson refuses to have Congress vote for more FEMA funds until AFTER the election.

[JFS-vr]

It's not just Trump's fault. The GOP had a chance to flush this guy out and they gave him a pass.

[JoseReyes-phmi]

Yet the politician from NC didn't call out Trump by name. He said just misinformation on internet. Another spineless politician.

[waynenevar]

Oh my God my dad is exactly the same way, I've laid facts out in front of him and "if it don't come from Trump it ain't real" is their actual mentality

[sdh]

Just think if we had treated him like the TRAITOR he is, we wouldn't be going through this.

[slylett]

It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.

[CeeDeeTeeVee]

There should be charges that could be filed against those spreading these lies. Like a person yelling “fire!!” In a crowded theater!

[aross]

My father is 79. Same story. I can’t help him.

[stagehog]

Deliberately spreading misinformation during a national disaster should be a crime. It's not free speech when your speech is causing harm to others.

[terrancekayton]

Misinformation is Not a thing it’s called LYING.

[Bessintheworld]

I have 5 uncles and several other family members completely duped by this conman. I actually used to admire them and now have absolutely no respect for any of them. Rump has destroyed our family.

[joannemoser]

This should be a HUGE red flag to Anyone still in the fence about they’ll vote for.

[Travesty-qyhv]

Voltaire: "Those who can make you believe absurdities can make you commit atrocities."

[ChilePlz]

You can hear the pain in his voice. His poor wife…..

[Land_of_Oz]

I can hear the helplessness and frustration in that man’s voice and it’s heartbreaking 😢

[ajstramaski]

You can hear how one ma is tearing this country apart. I’m sorry, Anthony.

[Thomas-fpmm]

If this isn't the sign of a CULT I don't know what is

[blackceasar]

"He refused all of FEMA's help." Too bad, but that means more funds for the next person who needs it. I don't feel sorry for the father-in-law. My heart goes out to the kids who worry and stress about their dad's well-being.

[henriklarssoneurovisioncha]

And the sad part is, Trump will never care about Anthonys father in law.. All Trump wants is his vote.. And nothing else...

[dmcl]

Oh, how heartbreaking for that man and his family.🥺