Democratic presidential candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris accused her opponent of spreading “false information” about the lack of resources available to Americans affected by Hurricane Helen from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. He criticized former President Donald Trump.
Harris told reporters This week: “There's a lot of misinformation and disinformation being spread by the former president about what's available.”
“Reckless, irresponsible, and persistent disinformation and outright false propaganda that leaves people feeling anxious.”
“That's extremely irresponsible. It's about him, not you,” she continued. “And the reality is that FEMA has so many resources available to people who are in dire need right now and to help people get back on their feet, rebuild, and have a place to go.”
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell argued that President Trump's comments are scaring individuals from applying for needed assistance.
“Those affected are afraid to apply for our assistance,” she said.
Harris previously announced that people affected by Hurricane Helen will be eligible to receive $750 in emergency supplies from FEMA.
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden also accused Trump of spreading inaccurate information.
“In recent weeks, the reckless, irresponsible and persistent disinformation and outright lies promoted have left people worried,” Biden said. “Former President Trump led an onslaught of lies.”
“They're saying that the funds needed for this crisis are being diverted to immigration. What a ridiculous thing to say. That's not true,” he added.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre also said claims that FEMA funds are being directed to immigrants are “completely false.”
however, Press briefing in September 2022Jean Pierre said, “FEMA regional managers are meeting with city officials on the ground to coordinate available federal assistance from FEMA and other federal agencies. Funds will be distributed to eligible It is also available through FEMA's Emergency Food and Shelter Program for municipalities and non-targeted municipalities.” Commercial organizations support humanitarian relief to migrants upon request. ”
According to FEMA Websitewhose shelter and services program, operated in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, provides funding to nongovernmental organizations that “provide humanitarian services to noncitizen immigrants.”
Additionally, its website states that the SSP program has a budget of $650 million in fiscal year 2024 to provide such services.
Last week, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas warned that FEMA does not have the funds to get through hurricane season, Blaze News previously reported.
“We are dealing with immediate needs with the funds we have, and we are expecting another hurricane. We don't have the funds,” he said at a news conference. press conference. “FEMA does not have the funds to get through the season and the impending season.”
President Trump has repeatedly accused his administration of using FEMA funds to provide services to illegal immigrants. “They stole FEMA funds, just like they stole from banks, and then they give that money to the illegal immigrants they want to vote this season,” he told supporters at a rally in Saginaw, Michigan. Because I can give it to you.”
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