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FEMA's ‘Shadow Administrator’ Was Paid by a DOGE Member's Startup for Months
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
FEMA officials identified in court filings received payments from a startup associated with a Department of Government Efficiency member over a period of months. The court documents detail the financial arrangement but do not specify the amounts or exact dates of payment. The filings indicate the relationship occurred while the FEMA official held their position within the agency.
