Steve King knocks Katrina flood victims

Published March 21, 2019 11:14pm ET



Rep. Steve King claimed Thursday he was told by a Federal Emergency Management Agency official that victims of Hurricane Katrina only asked for help, unlike Iowa residents who “take care of each other” instead of waiting for assistance.

The controversial Republican congressman made the comments while speaking to constituents in his home state, which has experienced historic flooding this week.

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