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Biden-Harris Administration Criticized for Diverting $1 Billion FEMA Funds, Offering Only $750 for Hurricane Helene Relief

Oct 3, 2024, 05:57 PM

The Biden-Harris administration is facing criticism over FEMA's lack of funds to adequately respond to Hurricane Helene, which has caused significant destruction. FEMA has announced that it does not have enough funds to last through the hurricane season, allocating only $750 per household to victims of Hurricane Helene. This financial shortfall is attributed to the diversion of over $1 billion in FEMA funds over the past two years to support illegal immigrants, including housing and other services. In 2023 alone, $640 million was spent on migrants. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas previously stated that FEMA was well-prepared for the hurricane season, but the agency's current financial state contradicts this claim. The administration's prioritization of funds for migrants over disaster relief for American citizens has sparked widespread outrage.