Kristi Noem fast-tracked millions in disaster aid to Florida tourist atttraction after campaign donor intervened

Earlier this month, Tropic Press reported on her surprise visit to the Naples Pier and her promise to speed up federal funding. Now, ProPublica investigates the inside story of how that happened.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, center, speaks with Mayor Teresa Heitmann of Naples and City Manager Gary Young on the damaged Naples Pier. Photo by Tia Dufour/Department of Homeland Security

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