Florida Congresswoman Faces Federal Charges for $5 Million Disaster Fund Theft

When American families look to their representatives in Washington, they expect integrity and stewardship of taxpayer dollars, especially funds meant to aid disaster victims. Yet, a federal indictment has shattered that expectation for Florida’s U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, who now faces serious charges alleging the theft of $5 million in federal disaster relief — money intended to help Americans during the COVID-19 crisis. How Did Disaster Relief Become Political Campaign Cash? The Department of Justice reveals that Cherfilus-McCormick’s family-owned healthcare company, Trinity Healthcare Services, received excessive payments under a COVID-19 vaccination staffing contract from FEMA. Prosecutors allege those overpayments were...