FEMA's 'Shadow Administrator' Was Paid by a DOGE Member's Startup for Months

In a shocking revelation, a former FEMA administrator has testified that she was secretly working with a DOGE member's startup, collecting sensitive documents and financial information, while also serving as a subcontractor to another company owned by the same individual. The complex web of contracts and companies raises serious questions about ethics and conflicts of interest in the federal government.

Background & Context

The former FEMA administrator, Voorhies, was brought on as a subcontractor to AnchorCode Technologies, a company owned by Schutt, a DOGE member, in October 2025. AnchorCode was itself a subcontractor to IMGE, a "full-service" marketing agency that offers a range of services, including audience intelligence and AI-powered analytics. IMGE appears to be a subsidiary of a larger communications agency called GP3 Partners, which has worked with high-profile clients, including US Senator Rand Paul's campaign and Advancing American Freedom, a conservative advocacy organization founded by former Vice President Mike Pence.

What's even more concerning is that Voorhies was not just a subcontractor to AnchorCode, but also worked alongside the DOGE team at DHS, analyzing documents and financial statements. This raises questions about the level of access and influence that DOGE members may have had within the government, and whether this was a deliberate attempt to manipulate the system from within.

Key Details

According to Voorhies' deposition, she started her own company, LV Consulting, in September 2025, and began serving as a subcontractor to AnchorCode in October. AnchorCode, in turn, was a subcontractor to IMGE, which had a direct contract with DHS. This complex web of contracts and companies raises serious questions about the ethics and transparency of the federal government.

"If you're a senior adviser to an agency and that agency is giving you contracts or subcontracts, that's a huge no-no," said a federal employee with expertise in the government's contracting system, who requested anonymity. "This is literally the reason ethics rules even exist."

The same employee also pointed out that Schutt's employment at GSA, the General Services Administration, raises additional concerns. "An important ethics question would also be whether he became privy to procurement-sensitive data while he was a federal employee at DHS, which is highly likely if he was at GSA, because the main thing they do is acquisition and procurement," they said.

What Experts Say

Experts say that the overlying companies and their various government contracts seem to be highly suspect. "This is a classic example of a shell game, where you create multiple layers of companies to obscure the true ownership and control," said a former government auditor. "It's a way to hide conflicts of interest and avoid accountability."

Another expert pointed out that the fact that Schutt's company, AnchorCode, was a subcontractor to IMGE, which had a direct contract with DHS, raises serious questions about the level of oversight and accountability within the government. "This is a clear example of a lack of transparency and accountability in the federal government's contracting process," they said.

Key Takeaways

• The former FEMA administrator, Voorhies, was secretly working with a DOGE member's startup, collecting sensitive documents and financial information.
• Voorhies was brought on as a subcontractor to AnchorCode Technologies, a company owned by Schutt, a DOGE member, in October 2025.
• AnchorCode was itself a subcontractor to IMGE, a "full-service" marketing agency that offers a range of services, including audience intelligence and AI-powered analytics.
• The complex web of contracts and companies raises serious questions about ethics and conflicts of interest in the federal government.

What This Means For You

This scandal highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability in the federal government's contracting process. It also raises serious questions about the level of influence and access that private companies, including those with ties to DOGE, may have within the government.

As citizens, it's essential that we demand greater transparency and accountability from our government. We must ensure that our tax dollars are being used effectively and efficiently, and that our government is working in the best interests of the American people, not just private corporations.

We must also be vigilant in monitoring the actions of our government and holding them accountable for any wrongdoing. This scandal serves as a reminder that we must always be watchful and demanding of our government, and that we must never compromise our values of transparency and accountability.