Social media posts that say a militia is hunting FEMA workers in North Carolina are false. Police officers arrested one man who threatened FEMA workers in the state.
Hurricane Helene caused mass destruction in the Carolinas and left over 200 people dead. In its aftermath, FEMA has been one of the government organizations supporting those affected.
Posts online claim an armed militia in North Carolina was hunting FEMA workers, prompting the agency to briefly pause its relief efforts.
Multiple VERIFY readers, including Katherine and Nick, reached out to ask if those claims are true. VERIFY reader Amy sent in a TikTok of what appears to be a militia group meeting, and asked about potential militia in North Carolina.
THE QUESTION
Was a militia hunting FEMA workers in North Carolina?
THE SOURCES
- A Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office press release
- A FEMA spokesperson
THE ANSWER
No, a militia was not hunting FEMA workers in North Carolina.
WHAT WE FOUND
Rumors that a militia was out hunting FEMA …