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Viral posts spark national scrutiny of FireAid's grant decisions

July 27, 2025

PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. — Viral social media posts on July 27, 2025 accused officials of routing FireAid donations to politically connected nonprofits instead of victims.

FireAid disputed the claims as misinformation, noting $75 million had gone to more than 160 nonprofits by June. The episode triggered a House Judiciary investigation and two independent audits.

Who’s involved

  • FireAid
  • U.S. House Judiciary Committee

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