Staff Reports
In a move that perfectly encapsulates the misguided priorities of the Biden-Harris administration, the Department of Homeland Security has decided to shovel a whopping $640 million in FEMA funds to assist state and local governments grappling with the effects of a migrant influx. While many Americans are left wondering where their own assistance is, the government’s focus appears firmly planted on resettling illegal immigrants rather than addressing the immediate needs of its own citizens.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has been vocal in his disapproval, pointing out that it would be much simpler for DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and FEMA to halt spending on the resettlement of illegal immigrants and instead channel those funds to areas ravaged by hurricanes. The message is clear: Americans should come first, not the parade of asylum seekers benefitting from policies that seem designed to undermine the foundational principles of citizenship and legal immigration.
Abbott isn’t just spouting off empty rhetoric. He’s taken action, criticizing the mass parole of asylum seekers into the U.S. that occurred after President Biden scuttled the previous administration’s effective “Remain in Mexico” policy. The governor has even taken the proactive step of busing migrants to Democrat-led cities like New York, bringing the situation into sharper focus and forcing these jurisdictions to confront the financial consequences of the administration’s open-border stance.
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The numbers surrounding the DHS spending are staggering. Last year, the agency allocated $780 million specifically for the migrant crisis through various FEMA programs designed for shelter and emergency food. Meanwhile, a mere $10 million was set aside to help storm victims—an amount that translates to about $750 each for those affected. Perhaps this is another example of the administration’s tactics: throw money at a problem that doesn’t directly affect them while leaving Americans stranded and grappling with the aftermath of disasters.
Representative Tim Burchett has echoed the sentiments of many, deeming FEMA’s misplaced priorities as downright treasonous. With U.S. citizens struggling and even dying without the help they need, many are left to wonder just who this administration is serving. As the nation grapples with these staggering contradictions, the call for common sense and prioritizing American citizens over illegal immigration continues to grow louder.
