FEMA is facing a severe budget crisis as it tries to help communities devastated by Hurricane Helene. The agency has spent more than $640 million in 2024 to assist noncitizens, leaving it unable to fully respond to the needs of Americans affected by the deadly storm. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas admitted that FEMA will run out of funds before the end of hurricane season.
The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has been devastating, with over 160 lives lost and entire towns flooded. FEMA is currently assisting more than 150,000 households, but its resources are dwindling. The Biden-Harris administration’s decision to spend heavily on migrants has left Americans waiting for the help they desperately need.
“This is a failure of leadership,” said Rep. Randy Weber (R-TX). “The federal government should be prioritizing Americans who are struggling after this disaster, not diverting funds to support illegal immigrants.”
Conservative lawmakers are demanding answers as to why FEMA’s budget has been so heavily allocated toward supporting noncitizens. With more hurricanes expected in the coming weeks, the agency is in dire need of additional resources to continue its relief efforts. The situation highlights the growing frustration with the administration’s immigration policies, which many see as prioritizing noncitizens over the needs of U.S. citizens.
