Rumor Radar
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January 31, 2026
Jared Moskowitz - Under Trump, more FEMA disaster assistance applications are in limbo for longer
Evidence Level
2/5
How much verified proof exists for this claim
One strong evidence source: politifact
Mystery Factor
2/5
How intriguing or unexplained this claim is
The claim suggests some uncertainty regarding the backlog of FEMA applications under the Trump administration, with emerging narratives about the reasons behind it. However, it is based on a single evidence source, indicating some gaps but not a highly complex or speculative situation.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s “backlog of unanswered disaster assistance applications has exploded to the largest in its history.”