It's absolutely outrageous that they've burned through a whopping $1 billion of FEMA funds to accommodate their open-border policies and illegal immigrant resettlement agenda. This is a clear indication of their misplaced priorities and complete disregard for the well-being of American citizens.
FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, is meant to be our lifeline during times of natural disasters and emergencies. But with this reckless spending, the agency's resources have been depleted, leaving our country vulnerable. When hurricanes strike, floods devastate communities, or wildfires rage, FEMA's ability to respond swiftly and effectively is crucial. But thanks to the Biden-Kamala regime's misguided actions, our disaster response capabilities are now at risk.
FEMA Funds to Resettle Illegal Immigrants
FEMA Funds Misused
It's a sad state of affairs when we see our tax dollars being misused to accommodate those who break the law. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has fallen prey to the liberal agenda, diverting funds intended for disaster relief to resettle illegal immigrants. This is a clear misuse of power and a slap in the face to law-abiding citizens.
The Democrats' approach to immigration is nothing short of reckless. Instead of securing our borders and enforcing the law, they prefer to open our doors to those who enter illegally, offering them a warm welcome with the American people's hard-earned money. This is not compassion; it's a betrayal of the very principles our nation was founded upon.
Recent failures within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Biden-Harris administration. Their incompetence has left our nation vulnerable and unprepared in times of crisis.
Neglecting Natural Disasters
Hurricane Response: When hurricanes struck the Gulf Coast, the Biden-Harris FEMA was caught napping. Their delayed response left countless citizens stranded and struggling for survival. Where was the leadership we desperately needed?
Wildfire Management: The West has been battling devastating wildfires, yet FEMA's assistance has been lackluster. Our brave firefighters and affected communities deserve better support, not empty promises.
Mismanagement of Funds
Instead of focusing on actual emergencies, the Biden-Harris team has been funneling FEMA funds towards their radical agenda:
Border Crisis: Billions of dollars meant for disaster relief have been diverted to accommodate illegal immigrants at the southern border, providing them with lavish amenities.
Wasteful Spending: FEMA's resources are being squandered on liberal pet projects, while vital disaster preparedness and recovery efforts suffer.
Ignoring Expert Advice
The current administration has shown blatant disregard for expert opinions, choosing to ignore FEMA's seasoned professionals:
Inexperienced Leadership: Key positions are filled by political allies rather than qualified experts, leading to ineffective decision-making.
Disregard for Protocols: Established disaster response protocols are being overlooked, putting lives at risk.
The consequences of these failures are dire. Our nation's ability to respond to emergencies is compromised. It is high time we demand accountability and restore FEMA's focus on its core mission: protecting American lives and communities.
The aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which made landfall as a Category 4 storm and caused catastrophic flooding in North Carolina, has revealed significant gaps in the federal response. From strained resource deployment to absent leadership, the response to Hurricane Helene serves as a stark reminder of how quickly disaster management can falter when clear direction and visible leadership are lacking.
For the second consecutive year, FEMA has implemented Immediate Needs Funding, putting long-term recovery projects on hold due to a severe shortage in the Disaster Relief Funds, according to a report from NRDC last month.
With over 614 major disaster declarations still open, some dating back nearly two decades, the agency's decision to prioritize illegal immigration over American disaster victims has sparked outrage across the country.
FEMA is blaming the Congress for not appropriating new funding to the agency.
"FEMA does not have the funds to make it through the season." America First Legal Explosive Revelation on Biden-Harris FEMA Failures America First Legal shared shocking details in a thread on X that reveals the extent of FEMA's transformation under Biden-Harris leadership.
Over $1 billion, which should have been used for American disaster relief, has instead been redirected into resettling illegal immigrants through programs like the "Shelter and Services Program." According to the Biden administration's own reports, FEMA allocated $364 million in the 2023 fiscal year and another $650 million for 2024 to provide humanitarian services to illegal immigrants released from DHS custody.
Over the last 4 years, the Biden-Harris admin has steadily transformed FEMA - the agency responsible for responding to natural disasters like Hurricane Helene - into an illegal alien resettlement agency that emphasizes DEI over public safety.
Mean while in North Carolina, a South Carolina volunteer firefighter was threatened with arrest after he used his own helicopter to assist with rescue efforts in western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on the area. This comes as the Biden-Harris administration's Department of Transportation has set up a no-fly zone for drones in the area, and issued a temporary no-fly zone for private flights.
A no-fly zone for drones have been set up in multiple areas of North Carolina by the FAA. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said that temporary flight restrictions have been set up for drones and flights to allow for "flights or drone activity that might be involved in helping to allow those emergency responders to do their job.
"Once we landed where emergency personnel were, I was met by a fire chief or maybe a captain, and he asked me who I was. I told him who I was, who I was with, just a local volunteer," Seidhom said.
After talking with the official about his background, Seidhom said "In the middle of the whole conversation and them blocking the road off, I was greeted by the - at that time I didn't know - but the Lake Lure fire chief, or assistant chief, maybe. And he shut down the whole operation." Seidhom said the Lake Lure official asked who he was, and Seidhom gave him the same information he had given the out-of-state fire official.
Seidhom's son and the woman's husband were still stranded.
"If that's what you want us to do, we'll leave no issue. And I explained to him that I left my son on the side of the mountain, and I left another victim. I was going to go back and bring them, it was already set up for the landing spot and then I would get out of his area. He told me I wasn't going to go back up the mountain to get them, I was going to leave them there." When asked for a specific reason he was ordering the stop of the rescue effort, the official said "You're interfering with my operation." Seidhom said that the official told him to report to Rutherford County Airport and wait for the Federal Aviation Administration to meet with him.
The Cajun Navy, a group of selfless volunteers, has once again proven their dedication to lending a hand during times of crisis. Their efforts, combined with the hard work of those pack mules, ensure that the people affected by whatever disaster has struck will not be forgotten. The Cajun Navy 2016 are bringing food, water, medicine, and hope to the mountains of Western North Carolina.
It's this kind of community-driven action that truly makes our great nation shine. We don't need big government telling us what to do; we have the power to make a difference right in our own backyards. These brave individuals embody the conservative values of self-reliance and compassion.
"We appreciate the huge outpouring of requests on how to get supplies to us. Because of the conditions in the mountains and the way the team will be moving around, that is hard to coordinate." Both the Mountain Mule Facebook page and Cajun Navy 2016 Facebook page are posting updates about how to support them best.
The size of Hurricane Helene, one of the biggest Gulf storms documented over the past century, was truly remarkable, with a wind field measuring hundreds of miles across—in part explaining the geographic breadth of the damage it caused.
Please pray for all communities along the path of this massive storm as they recover and as we respond to affected areas. More than 160 storm-related deaths have been reported with many people still missing; please keep affected families in your prayers as well. This is the second deadliest storm to hit the mainland United States over the past 50 years.
Please help any way that you can, donate your time and or money to. https://www.samaritanspurse.org/
SamaritansPurse is responding to help in North Carolina and other locations. To get involved, visit http://spvolunteer.org
Recent failures within the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Biden-Harris administration.