'Lies' as much as we breathe: Dowd slams Trump's conspiracy theory on FEMA money

Hurricane Milton is officially a Category 5 as it churns toward Florida. Meanwhile, former President Trump is circulating conspiracy theories about where the FEMA money is going to. NBC News' Antonia Hylton reports the latest on the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Former Chief Strategist for the Bush-Cheney '04 campaign Matthew Dowd joins Chris Jansing to react.



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[thomasmott]

The purse strings of government are controlled by the legislative branch... which party has been in control of the House for the last few years? FEMA might have a bigger budget to handle disaster relief if the Republican controled House was actually able to pass meaningful legislation that helps Americans rather than the rich elites.

[klspencer]

It’s very unpresidential and inhumane to be this way towards our fellow man.

[spacecoastaesthetics]

DHS Secretary Mayorkas stated FEMA doesn't have enough money to last the season which ends November 30. According to Wikipedia we gave $175 Billion since February 2022. Why?

[PollyWillNenKeks]

Ladies and gentlemen, we have now reached the lowest level of the election campaign; 1933 wants its politicians back

[christopherlane]

The names of the people spreading lies need to be collected so they can be blacklisted from Federal assistance. We need to divorce ourselves from ignorance and hatred.

[peeper]

Are those the same people who don't believe in climate change 🤔 😊

[EarlyRound]

His lies have his supporters so brainwashed I heard a guy today arguing how great Trump's nonexistent Healthcare policy position is. 9 years and not even a concept of a plan

[BaldMan-vhul]

After reading the comments, I have come to the understanding that we, as a nation, are doomed. The stark contrast in views of reality are astounding. A thing can be cold and wet, but they cannot be a solid and a vapor. Unfortunately, if someone is committed to the belief that something is a gas, when it is clearly a solid, nothing you can say will dissuade them.

[lisafalcon]

These Republicans don’t care who they hurt!!

[pcmlc]

So... Mayorkas DIDN'T just claim that FEMA didn't have enough funding to get through the season, or was that just a figment of our collective imaginations?

[Mankind_-]

The Donald doesn't exists without the lies.

[kdenso]

My vote goes to the party protecting freedom of speech.

[terrencekane]

29 more days until no more Trump
Rejoice America!!! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

[dstarrII]

As usual I'm starting to see more and more of Donald Trump in the news and less and less of everything else!!!😒

[clairwaucaush]

Mayorkas SAID they don't have the money, so where did it go? Early this year he was recorded saying the various FEMA amounts going to 'help' migrants. It's not hard to figure out.

[rezadaneshi]

Nature is warning us where to evacuate for the incoming ocean!

[paulford]

Veterans for Harris-Walz!
Trump's Project 2025 plan would massively cut veterans health care benefits.
We need Harris and Walz to save veterans lives! 💙

[NormanLor]

ONE MAN LAUGHED AT THIS BUT IT'S NO LAUGHING MATTER!!

[clydeslate]

DUMP LYING TRUMP - DUMP LYING MAGA - DUP PROJECT 2025 - SAVE AMERICA - VOTE HARRIS / WALZ 2024 💙

[lancejordan]

I would think, all the lollipops of lies Trump keeps feeding his followers, would be stale by now.