A series of grant notices posted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Friday required applicants to comply with the “terms and conditions” issued by the DHS in April, which prohibit participation in boycotts against Israel; the requirement would have affected at least $1.9 billion in FEMA funding, according to Reuters. The policy defined a prohibited boycott as “refusing to deal, cutting commercial relations, or otherwise limiting commercial relations specifically with Israeli companies or with companies doing business in or with Israel or authorized by, licensed by, or organized under the laws of Israel to do business.” (RELATED: ‘Not In That Camp’: Trump Shuts Down Europe’s Latest Anti-Israel Initiative) The language included in the initial version of the guidance sparked significant backlash from some corners of the MAGA movement on Monday prior to the revision, with individuals like former Daily Caller White House Correspondent Saagar Enjeti, popular podcast host Matt Walsh and others criticizing the provision.
Author: Melissa O'Rourke
Published at: 2025-08-04 20:56:12
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