As Hurricane Helene victims across the Southeast struggle to recover, FEMA’s ability to provide support is in jeopardy due to a funding shortfall caused by spending on noncitizens. The agency, which has spent over $600 million in fiscal year 2024 on migrants, is now unable to adequately respond to the needs of American families hit hard by the storm.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas admitted that FEMA lacks the funds to make it through the rest of hurricane season. The Biden-Harris administration’s decision to divert FEMA resources toward supporting noncitizens has left Americans without critical assistance. Many towns devastated by the hurricane, particularly in North Carolina, are still waiting for help.
This revelation has sparked anger among conservatives, who argue that the administration’s immigration policies are directly responsible for the crisis. “The federal government should not be spending taxpayer dollars on noncitizens while Americans are suffering after a natural disaster,” said Rep. Andy Biggs (R-AZ).
As Americans continue to struggle with the aftermath of the hurricane, many question why FEMA’s limited resources were used to fund services for those who entered the country illegally. With more storms expected this season, the funding dilemma leaves many communities vulnerable and without the support they desperately need.
