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The federal government has once again decided to prioritize the politically trendy over the fundamental mission of disaster response, leaving many wondering if FEMA should undergo a name change to the Federal “Migrant and Equity” Administration. Recent revelations have surfaced that instead of solely focusing on helping Americans during natural disasters, FEMA is fixating on diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, all while the agency’s hurricane response is coming under fire.
Most people likely assume that FEMA’s primary job is to assist in disaster relief when hurricanes wreak havoc across the country. However, their newly unveiled 2022-2026 strategic plan highlights an eyebrow-raising agenda. The first goal listed by the agency isn’t about rescue operations or rebuilding communities but rather about instilling equity as a foundation in emergency management. It seems the bureaucrats at FEMA would rather spend their time worrying about equity based on race or gender than preparing for the next big storm.
‘Disaster Equity:’ FEMA shifted focus to migrants, climate and DEI
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— Trump2024_no_matter_what (@TexasTrump2024) October 21, 2024
In a dubious twist, FEMA is now also considering “equitable and fair distribution of assistance,” which ironically signals a shift from helping individuals impacted by disasters to pandering to certain groups. Apparently, natural disasters are now evaluated through a politically correct lens that views transgender individuals or minorities as those who, perhaps in FEMA’s eyes, are more deserving of assistance. It would seem that helping families who just lost everything to a hurricane is somehow less important than ensuring someone checks the right diversity boxes during the relief effort.
As if that weren’t enough to cause skepticism, FEMA has been investing heavily in initiatives aimed at enhancing diversity within its workforce. They hired the Montage Marketing Group purely to promote inclusivity and even launched an “Inclusive Diversity Council.” One can only wonder how this will help deliver blankets or food to those left in the wake of a disaster, but apparently, the idea of an “Inclusive Diversity Day” will somehow outweigh the needs of actual hurricane victims.
Recent comments from Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas only add to the sense of uncertainty. Despite new funding announcements earlier this year, Mayorkas suggested that FEMA might not have sufficient funds to continue responding to subsequent hurricanes. This raises eyebrows considering that in April alone, FEMA dedicated a staggering $300 million for helping immigrants settle in the U.S., while also holding funds earmarked for disaster relief. Critics have rightly pointed out that it seems values are misplaced when there’s more focus on migrants than on providing timely aid to U.S. citizens in dire circumstances.
While the White House insists that FEMA’s ability to respond to immediate needs isn’t at risk, the recent spending habits of the agency have many doubting that claim. With at least 14 million illegal immigrants crossing the border since the current administration took over, FEMA appears more interested in pouring resources into this crisis rather than prioritizing American disaster relief. In a world where “disaster equity” might soon become the standard operating procedure, one has to ask: will the next hurricane have to wait in line behind the latest DEI agenda for FEMA to act?
