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EXPOSED: Kristi Noem Reveals Democrat SHUTDOWN Theater As FEMA Workers Go Without Pay

Gary FranchiFebruary 17, 2026161 views
EXPOSED: Kristi Noem Reveals Democrat SHUTDOWN Theater As FEMA Workers Go Without Pay
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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is pulling back the curtain on the Democrats' latest shutdown scam, revealing how the radical left is forcing FEMA workers to clean up Washington's disasters without a paycheck while playing their tired political theater games.

The third Democrat-fueled government shutdown continues as Nancy Pelosi's disciples hold DHS funding hostage over their demands for ICE "reforms" - despite knowing full well that ICE and Border Patrol are already fully funded through President Trump's immigration enforcement legislation.

Here's what the mainstream media won't tell you: This shutdown is pure political kabuki theater. The only agencies actually affected are TSA, the Coast Guard, and FEMA - meaning Democrats are literally forcing the people who respond to natural disasters to work without pay while they throw their tantrum over border security.

Democrats Hold Disaster Relief Hostage

Secretary Noem didn't mince words when describing the Democrat strategy. While families across America depend on these essential services, radical Democrats are more concerned with protecting their open-borders agenda than ensuring disaster response workers get their paychecks.

"The American people can see right through this charade. Democrats claim to care about working families, then force FEMA heroes to work for free while they play politics with our national security," a DHS source familiar with the situation told reporters.

Think about the sheer audacity: These are the same Democrats who lecture us about "compassion" and "fighting for workers," yet they're perfectly willing to stiff the very people who rush into hurricanes and floods to save American lives.

Trump Administration Stays Focused

While Democrats engage in their destructive games, President Trump's team continues delivering for the American people. The administration's immigration enforcement remains fully operational, securing our borders despite Democrat obstruction.

This is exactly why Trump won such a decisive victory in 2024 - Americans are tired of the left's endless political games that hurt real working families. Patriots across the country can see who's actually fighting for them, and who's more interested in protecting illegal immigrants than American workers.

How long will Democrats keep punishing disaster response heroes for their own political failures?

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Gary Franchi

Award-winning journalist covering breaking news, politics & culture for Next News Network.

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TaxpayerFirstVerifiedjust now
How is it that Congress can vote themselves raises but can't keep essential workers paid during disasters? This whole shutdown mess proves we need major reform in how Washington operates.
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PatriotMom2024Verifiedjust now
Finally someone with the courage to call out this Democrat theater! Kristi Noem is exactly the kind of leader we need - she sees right through their games while hardworking FEMA employees suffer.
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ConservativeVetVerifiedjust now
Absolutely right! She's been consistent on calling out government waste and dysfunction.