No Aid for Helene Victims Who Voted Republican? Biden Admin’s $1.4 Billion Bet on Illegal Immigrants Sparks Outrage
As FEMA faces a significant funding shortfall in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, questions are being raised about the Biden administration’s allocation of over $1.4 billion from FEMA’s budget to support programs aimed at assisting illegal immigrants.
This comes at a time when storm victims across the southeastern United States, where Helene caused widespread devastation, are in dire need of aid. The hurricane, which left at least 191 dead and caused upwards of $35 billion in damages, has exposed what some see as a mismanagement of resources by FEMA and the administration.
Critics argue that while FEMA has been quick to support migrant assistance programs under the **Shelter and Services Program**, the agency is falling short in its primary mission of disaster relief. Over the past two fiscal years, FEMA has allocated nearly $1 billion to help cities and states manage the migrant crisis, providing shelter, food, and healthcare for non-citizen migrants.
At the same time, FEMA officials, including Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, have publicly admitted that the agency lacks the necessary funds to respond to the full scope of the hurricane season
Political leaders from Republican-leaning states, many of which were hit hardest by Hurricane Helene, have voiced sharp criticism of the administration’s priorities. Texas Governor Greg Abbott expressed his frustration on social media, demanding that FEMA “put Americans first” and redirect funds from migrant programs back to disaster relief.
Echoing this sentiment, Representative Eric Burlison accused the Biden administration of prioritizing migrant resettlement over American citizens, characterizing the situation as typical of the administration’s “Americans last” approach
The decision to channel FEMA resources toward immigration support has raised suspicions about political motives. Critics argue that the administration’s long-term strategy might be to build future voter bases through immigration, at the expense of communities currently suffering from natural disasters.
This has left many in hurricane-affected areas feeling abandoned, particularly in Republican-leaning states, where residents are now questioning whether political considerations are driving the allocation of federal relief funds.
The timing of these decisions, just as FEMA is stretched thin, has further inflamed tensions. Residents in areas devastated by Helene are reporting significant delays in receiving federal aid, prompting concerns about FEMA’s ability to respond effectively to future disasters. As the hurricane season progresses, and with predictions of more severe storms ahead, these issues are likely to intensify
The controversy surrounding FEMA’s funding allocation under the Biden-Harris administration has not only deepened political divides but also raised urgent questions about the agency’s preparedness and priorities.
As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: with more storms looming, the government’s response to Hurricane Helene may have far-reaching consequences for the communities in need—and for the future of disaster relief in America.
