Biden Sends Billions Overseas While Hurricane Victims Beg For Help
While President Joe Biden pledged another $8 billion in military aid to Ukraine, Americans reeling from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene are left wondering why the federal government is slow to provide them the help they desperately need. The storm, which ravaged parts of Tennessee and North Carolina, left hundreds dead and many more without homes, but FEMA has been sluggish in its response.
Communities hit hard by the hurricane are relying on charity organizations and local volunteers to stay afloat, as federal aid has been minimal.
Many roads are washed out, power remains out in large swaths of the region, and basic necessities like food and water are in short supply. Despite the gravity of the situation, the president told reporters, “We’ve given everything we have,” when asked about additional federal resources for disaster relief.
Biden’s pledge to send $8 billion to Ukraine as part of ongoing military support has highlighted the administration’s foreign policy focus, leaving many Americans questioning why their own needs are being ignored. The U.S. has already funneled billions to Ukraine, while Americans affected by Hurricane Helene have yet to see meaningful federal assistance.
Critics of the administration have pointed out that FEMA’s focus on “equity” and “climate resilience” has distracted from its primary mission — to be prepared for natural disasters and provide rapid aid to those in need. With President Biden prioritizing foreign aid over domestic disaster relief, many feel that American citizens have been abandoned by their own government in favor of global political interests.
As Americans struggle to recover, the stark contrast between the resources being allocated to Ukraine and those being made available to hurricane victims continues to fuel outrage.
