The Biden-Harris administration faces fresh scrutiny for their mishandling of resources in the aftermath of a devastating hurricane season. The southern United States has been ravaged by one of the deadliest hurricanes in recent memory, leaving hundreds missing and nearly 200 people dead. Homes have been destroyed, communities shattered, and the region is gripped by fear and uncertainty as floodwaters recede. In this moment of crisis, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is severely underfunded, unable to fully provide the disaster relief these victims so desperately need.
But how did this situation unfold? A closer look reveals that FEMA’s financial shortfall isn’t just a consequence of poor planning—it’s a direct result of the Biden administration’s controversial decision to divert funds from the agency’s budget. Instead of being fully available for disaster relief, over a billion dollars intended for FEMA were redirected to support services for illegal immigrants, as reported by “The Federalist.” The Shelter and Services Program, managed in cooperation with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), was allocated $364 million in 2023 and $650 million in 2024 to assist noncitizen migrants released from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) custody. While providing humanitarian aid to migrants may be a noble cause in its own right, critics argue that this misallocation of resources has left American citizens, now in desperate need, high and dry.
Kamala — wearing her new crisis jacket — claims she has "been paying close attention from the beginning to what we need to do" in response to Hurricane Helene.
(She was too busy bilking her rich San Francisco donors out of their money to respond this weekend) pic.twitter.com/tABzWc8sqp
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) October 2, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris made an appearance in the disaster zone, offering a token gesture of $750 to some victims—an amount many see as woefully insufficient given the gravity of the situation. The insult was compounded by the knowledge that much of the country’s budget was being spent on other priorities, including funding accommodations for illegal immigrants and sending billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine. While Americans were left picking up the pieces of their lives, their government appeared to be more focused on issues far removed from the needs of its own citizens.
Kamala just told Americans they will be receiving $750 to those who ‘truly need it’ for hurricane relief..
We can send BILLIONS to Ukraine but Americans who have lost everything only get $750 dollars?! pic.twitter.com/9fYUZuMfM9
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) October 2, 2024
In a display that further eroded public confidence, President Biden seemed disoriented when asked about the situation in the storm-ravaged states. When a reporter inquired about what he thought these areas needed most, Biden appeared confused, first unsure about which storm was even being discussed. His response—insisting that “they’re getting everything they need and they’re very happy across the board”—felt disconnected from the grim reality on the ground.
Reporter: “What do the states in the storm zone need after what you saw today?”
Biden: “Oh, in the storm zone? I didn’t know which storm you’re talking about… They’re getting everything they need and they’re very happy across the board.” pic.twitter.com/1FhQTMQAJN
— TheBlaze (@theblaze) October 4, 2024
