Former Pence Adviser Olivia Troye Condemns Armed Militia Threats Against FEMA Workers in North Carolina
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Olivia Troye, a former national security adviser to Vice President Mike Pence, has raised alarm over threats made against Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) workers by armed militias in North Carolina. These threats have forced FEMA agents to relocate while they were providing crucial hurricane relief, according to reports.
In a social media post on Monday, Troye expressed concern about the situation, describing it as “an alarming moment for [the] country.” She explained that FEMA’s disaster recovery efforts in North Carolina were disrupted because of threats against federal workers by militias, which led to aid being paused in areas hit hardest by Hurricane Helene.
“This is an alarming moment for [the] country,” Troye 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.”
She added that disinformation and intimidation are exacerbating the crisis, further endangering both survivors and responders. “As communities struggle in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, disinformation & intimidation only deepen the crisis, putting both survivors & responders at greater risk,” she stated.
“We must reject this dangerous behavior, stand by those in need & ensure truth & safety prevail in disaster relief efforts. America is better than this.” The Washington Post reported over the weekend that FEMA teams were compelled to “stop working and move to a different area because of concerns over ‘armed militia’ threatening government workers in the region,” according to an internal email shared with federal agencies involved in the hurricane response efforts.
Former President Donald Trump and his allies have been accused of spreading misinformation about FEMA in the aftermath of recent hurricanes, contributing to a climate of fear and suspicion surrounding the agency’s work. Troye’s call to action emphasizes the need to protect federal workers who are essential to disaster recovery, ensuring that aid can be delivered safely to the communities that need it most.
