FEMA’s Budget Crisis: Biden’s Immigration Priorities Leave Hurricane Victims Struggling

The Biden-Harris administration’s immigration policies are once again under fire as FEMA struggles to provide aid to Americans devastated by Hurricane Helene. With more than $640 million spent on noncitizens this year, the agency now faces a funding shortfall that is preventing it from adequately helping U.S. citizens.

Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction across Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas, killing over 160 people and displacing thousands. FEMA has been stretched thin as it tries to provide food, water, and other essentials to impacted communities, but Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas warned that the agency does not have enough funds to last through the rest of hurricane season.

Many Republicans argue that this crisis is the direct result of the Biden administration’s open-border policies. “The fact that FEMA’s resources have been drained by illegal immigration is appalling,” said Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO). “Americans should always come first when it comes to disaster relief.”

With Congress recently providing an additional $20 billion in FEMA funding, there is still concern that the agency will be unable to meet the growing demands of this year’s hurricane season. Critics are calling for a reallocation of funds to ensure that American disaster victims receive the support they need, rather than prioritizing noncitizens.