Biden-Harris Immigration Policies Strain FEMA, Leaving Americans Without Support After Hurricane Helene

FEMA is facing a critical funding shortage after spending more than $640 million on migrants this year, leaving it unable to adequately help Americans recovering from Hurricane Helene. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas recently confirmed that the agency will not have enough money to last through the rest of the hurricane season, sparking outrage among those who believe the Biden-Harris administration has misplaced its priorities.

Hurricane Helene devastated parts of the southeastern U.S., killing over 160 people and displacing thousands. FEMA has been working to deliver supplies to affected areas, but its resources are being rapidly depleted. The agency has registered more than 150,000 households for assistance, but with the bulk of its funds used on immigration-related expenses, many Americans are left in limbo.

Critics argue that the Biden administration’s immigration policies are to blame for the current crisis. “It’s unacceptable that federal funds are being spent on noncitizens while Americans are suffering after this disaster,” said Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO). The administration’s decision to spend on migrants rather than focusing on disaster relief has left communities devastated by the storm waiting for help that might not arrive in time.

While Congress has provided an additional $20 billion in funding for FEMA, many question whether this will be enough as the country faces more potential disasters this hurricane season. The situation has highlighted deep divisions over how the federal government allocates its resources, with growing frustration over the impact of immigration spending on Americans in need.