A video posted on X by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) was ripped apart by social media users who noticed that federal government agents’ idea for removing debris from Hurricane Milton probably wasn’t the most efficient strategy.
In the post, CBP wrote, “Along with our partners at @FEMA, we will continue with disaster recovery as a result of Hurricane Milton. The safety of the American people is our top priority.” The 20-second video shows at least 14 CBP officers moving a small log to a debris pile by passing it down a line.
Along with our partners at @FEMA, we will continue with disaster recovery as a result of Hurricane Milton. The safety of the American people is our top priority. pic.twitter.com/l8NfS8dPlc
— CBP (@CBP) October 17, 2024
The video was blasted by social media users, who quipped that using over a dozen people and taking 20 seconds to move a log around 30 feet was a perfect example of the federal government’s inefficiency.
“I was in Asheville yesterday…