DHS Chief Alejandro Mayorkas Says FEMA Out of Money; It Spent Wildly on Migrants

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Chief Alejandro Mayorkas is facing backlash for stating that FEMA is out of funds to assist Americans affected by Hurricane Helene, despite the agency's significant spending on migrants. As the southern and eastern regions struggle to recover from the hurricane’s devastation, critics highlight that billions have been allocated to provide housing, food, and clothing for migrants rather than disaster relief for U.S. citizens. Reports indicate that FEMA has spent over a billion dollars of its budget on migrants, including $640 million on housing programs last year. Meanwhile, the Biden administration's immigration policies have led to an influx of Haitian migrants into states like Louisiana and Ohio, which some argue is driving up housing costs for local residents. Mayorkas recently declared, “FEMA does not have the funds to make it through the season,” contrasting sharply with his previous assurances about the agency's preparedness.