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FEMA will play a pivotal role in the shelter and services program, which is set to distribute $363 million to cities and communities in need of funding. However, neither the speaker nor FEMA currently possesses the necessary funds to last through the season.

Disaster relief funds are not being used for undocumented immigrants in the U.S. This claim is false. No money is being diverted from actual disaster response needs.

FEMA administers federal taxpayer dollars for disaster assistance. In North Carolina, disaster victims may receive only $750, while undocumented immigrants can access over $10,000 in aid through nonprofits, covering housing, food, and healthcare. This disparity raises concerns about prioritizing assistance, as citizens face significant needs post-disaster. The situation appears unjust, with taxpayer money supporting individuals who entered the country illegally while American citizens struggle to receive adequate help. The national debt stands at $35 trillion, highlighting the urgency of addressing the needs of U.S. citizens before extending aid to others.

FEMA may struggle to assist Florida because Secretary Mayorkas claims they are out of funds. $640 million meant for housing assistance was used to house migrants in hotels. The Department of Homeland Security's inspector general identified over $7 billion in unspent cash from old grants. These grants, from storms as far back as 16 years ago, have passed their deadlines, but CEVA keeps extending them. The inspector general suggests reallocating these funds back into the disaster fund, which could provide sufficient money for current needs in Florida and Appalachia. While a supplemental bill to fund FEMA is acceptable, it shouldn't become a "Christmas tree" with unrelated attachments; funding should be considered as single-subject legislation.

Disaster relief funds are not being used for undocumented immigrants in the U.S. This claim is false. No money is being diverted from actual disaster response needs.

The speaker discusses their uncle's experience with FEMA after his home in St. Pete, Florida, was destroyed by a hurricane. FEMA offered him $2,600. The speaker researched FEMA and found that its 2024 budget was $37 billion, with additional funding requested before the hurricane. FEMA is authorized to grant individuals up to $42,500 for home loss and another $42,500 for incidentals, totaling $85,000. Looking into FEMA's 2023 spending, the speaker found that significant funds went to Arizona, Texas, New York City, New Mexico, and Chicago, areas identified as border or sanctuary cities. The speaker contrasts this with the relatively small amount offered to their uncle, an American citizen, and suggests this discrepancy is a widespread issue needing change.

FEMA is denying my reports that over a billion dollars intended for disaster relief is being diverted to address the current immigration situation. They call it a rumor and a lie. However, my source is FEMA's own website and press releases. They've publicly boasted about using this money for immigration purposes for years. Now, they claim they have enough money for disaster response, contradicting DHS Secretary Mayorkas who stated they lack sufficient funds for hurricane season. They’re hoping no one will fact-check their conflicting statements. I have archived their statements in case they remove them from their website. This money, meant for American citizens in need, is being redirected.

In 2023, the federal government spent over $66 billion on illegal immigrants, while only $3 billion was allocated for homeless veterans. This disparity raises questions about priorities. The breakdown of spending on illegal immigrants includes $5.8 billion for SNAP, $10 billion for Medicare, and $3 billion for education. There is a call to redirect some of this funding to support veterans, including a request for $13 million for a national call center for homeless veterans and $17.2 billion for mental health services. The suggestion is to prioritize American veterans over illegal immigrants and to increase funding for caregiver support programs instead of education for undocumented individuals. The frustration with the current administration's choices is evident, emphasizing the need for a shift in focus toward veterans' needs.

President Biden requested $98 billion in emergency funding for recent natural disasters, Hurricanes Helene and Milton. These storms caused over 200 deaths and extensive damage. FEMA's disaster relief fund has only $5 billion remaining. Without additional funding, FEMA will soon be limited to immediate needs, impacting rebuilding efforts in affected communities, particularly smaller and rural ones. FEMA has already provided over $1.6 billion in individual assistance and $1.3 billion in public assistance to nearly a million households. Helene and Milton's recovery costs are projected to exceed $50 billion each and will span years, surpassing all previous disasters this decade except Hurricane Maria.

$2,000,000 in FEMA funds has been allocated to undocumented immigrants in California for holiday travel. Meanwhile, U.S. citizens affected by floods and hurricanes receive no assistance for the holidays. This situation highlights a perceived prioritization of illegal immigrants over American citizens during a time of need.

FEMA employees have been terminated for allegedly sending $59,000,000 to house illegal migrants in luxury hotels, sparking public outrage. Critics are pointing out the contrast of this situation with the treatment of citizens affected by natural disasters who did not receive adequate assistance. The funds, allegedly sent through a program separate from the disaster relief fund, have done little to quell public anger. Some feel the money could have been used to address homelessness and create housing for American citizens instead. Some are calling for FEMA to be shut down completely.

FEMA will play a pivotal role in the shelter and services program, which is set to distribute $363 million to cities and communities in need. However, neither the speaker nor FEMA currently possesses the necessary funds to last through the season.

More than 25% of the annual federal deficit is spent taking care of illegal immigrants. In 2023, the total outlay was $6.1 trillion, the total revenue was $4.4 trillion, and the federal deficit was $1.7 trillion. In 2023, $451 billion was spent taking care of illegal immigrants, which is 26.5% of the $1.7 trillion deficit. If the border was secure and there was control over who enters the country, 26.5% could be cut from the deficit. This is especially important because the money is borrowed, meaning interest will be paid on it. In 2023, $451 billion was borrowed to support illegals, and interest will be paid on that amount.

The government allocated $584 million to assist illegal immigrants through Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services while claiming they couldn't find funds to help American victims of hurricanes and wildfires. During this time, families in North Carolina were living in tents, and those in Los Angeles were facing wildfires, yet the government couldn't provide them with housing. This stark contrast raises serious concerns about priorities. Regardless of political affiliation, if you think this is acceptable, it reflects a disregard for American citizens. Complaining about the exposure of this issue only shows a lack of concern for the situation at hand.

The federal government spent $66 billion on illegal immigrants in 2023, compared to $3 billion on homeless veterans. The speaker questions this allocation and suggests redirecting funds to support veterans. They propose using portions of the $66 billion for a national call center, mental health services, and caregiver support programs for veterans. The speaker criticizes the Biden administration for not prioritizing American veterans over illegal immigrants. They emphasize the importance of redirecting funds to support those who have served the country.

A whistleblower has come forward alleging that mobilized FEMA assets were not utilized effectively. FEMA employees are reportedly seeing the same issues, observing the costs of mobilization without corresponding results. One FEMA employee wanted to help but had nothing to do upon mobilization. The speaker questions whether this is purposeful delay, suggesting Democrats might benefit if displaced people are unable to vote easily. Alternatively, it could be due to leadership issues. An inspector general report indicates that for hundreds of disasters dating back to the early 2000s, Congress appropriated money and authorized grants that were never executed. Instead of reclaiming these funds for current disasters, FEMA keeps extending the grants, sometimes for decades. The speaker claims FEMA has used housing assistance money intended for Americans to house illegal aliens and that disaster money is stuck in a bureaucratic churn, possibly driven by special interests.

We are halting all grant funding to NGOs that facilitate illegal immigration. Millions of taxpayer dollars have been misused to support this issue, and we are reevaluating how these funds are spent to ensure they strengthen our country and enhance safety. Many NGOs operate not only in the U.S. but also in Mexico, encouraging illegal immigrants to cross the border. Initially, I viewed NGOs as charitable organizations, but I've come to see that some function as shadow governments, using taxpayer money for actions the federal government cannot legally undertake. This has compromised our national security, and we will no longer support these operations with federal funding.

FEMA states they are prepared for disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, and extreme heat, while emphasizing the importance of community preparedness. Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is raising concerns about FEMA's funding in the wake of Hurricane Hilleen. FEMA is currently meeting immediate needs, but anticipates another hurricane and claims it lacks sufficient funds to last through the season. This announcement follows reports that the Biden-Harris administration allocated over $1 billion from a FEMA program to services for migrants.

A list shows cities, states, and NGOs receiving $1 billion from FEMA to house illegal aliens, funded by American taxpayers. It's unacceptable to spend this money on migrants while Americans in North Carolina, Georgia, and Florida remain homeless and without support. Congress is changing direction to prioritize American citizens over migrants, as this situation is viewed as a failure to the American people. Many are outraged that their tax dollars are used to assist those who have entered the country illegally, while Americans suffer. This misallocation of resources is seen as a significant failure, and there are serious consequences for the American public due to border issues. We cannot allow this to continue.

Secretary: Today, we are announcing that we have stopped all grant funding that's being abused by NGOs to facilitate illegal immigration into this country. It's amazing to me the hundreds of millions of dollars that have been spent by the federal government that has been sent to NGOs to facilitate this invasion of our country. I have taken action to stop that funding, to reevaluate it, and to make sure that we're actually using taxpayer dollars in a way that strengthens this country and keeps us safe. People are curious how grants given out by federal agencies are utilized, and that evaluation needs to be done. We're not spending another dime to help the destruction of this country. We're going to follow through on what president Trump promised, to secure our border, depart those who are here illegally and committing criminal actions, and ensure taxpayer dollars aren't spent to assist it. Speaker: And, Madam Secretary, I don't think people fully understand the role that NGOs play in facilitating illegal immigration. I want to share these numbers up on the screen: we spend over $380,000,000 in 2024 for sheltering and service programs for illegal immigrants. But the vast network of NGOs that help facilitate it through Panama, through Mexico, and make it a landing spot here in the United States is a massive contributor to illegal immigration. So what you're telling us today is that now stops? At least the federal funding of that stops? Secretary: Yes. The Department of Homeland Security has stopped spending those dollars to fund those NGOs. What’s been revealing is that many of these NGOs actually have infrastructure and operations set up in Mexico on that side of the border, telling illegal immigrants to come to them, and they will get them across the border. So they're not just operating in the United States. They're operating outside of the United States to help make it easier for those who want to break our laws. And while I was one of those Americans years ago when somebody said NGO to me, I thought, oh, that's amazing—a nonprofit telling somebody about Jesus or spreading faith and charitable work, helping people less fortunate. Then I realized over the years it's been perverted into this shadow government. An NGO is sometimes an operation that does things the government cannot do, can't legally do, so they create an entity to use government dollars, taxpayer dollars, to do something that the federal government isn't allowed to do—to perform a shadow government operation that has recently been used to undermine our country's national security.

We are announcing the cessation of federal grant funding to NGOs that facilitate illegal immigration. Hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars have been misused to support this issue, and we are committed to reevaluating these funds to ensure they strengthen our country and enhance safety. Many NGOs operate in Mexico, encouraging illegal immigrants to cross the border. Initially, NGOs were seen as charitable organizations, but they have evolved into entities that sometimes undermine national security by performing actions the government cannot legally undertake. While some NGOs do valuable work, their role in facilitating illegal immigration is concerning.

We're talking about $2.3 billion saved, but where's the proof? You won't be satisfied until you see the 10,000 pages of evidence. Specifics are needed. If we have to go to Congress, we will show where the money is going. Some details have emerged, like the $59 million spent on luxury hotels, but that was FEMA money abused for migrants. I'm not saying it's okay, don't put words in my mouth. The portrayal isn't factually accurate. I saw what FEMA does, I believe it. These are congressionally appropriate funds.

Lawmakers are debating the federal response to Hurricane Helene as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida. Some Republicans claim FEMA has failed in its core mission and that the administration was unprepared for the disaster. They allege DHS is prioritizing the resettlement of illegal immigrants over disaster relief, and that the administration can find money for its priorities, like student loan payoffs, but not for disaster aid. Representative Nancy Mace has proposed a bill to halt aid to migrants. The administration denies that immigration is draining disaster relief funds, calling such claims "plain false" and "dangerous rhetoric." Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to call lawmakers back to Washington to address the disasters until after the election next month.

According to the Federation For American Immigration, the federal government spent $66 billion on illegal immigrants in 2023, compared to $3 billion on homeless veterans. The speaker questioned why this allocation makes sense, suggesting the numbers are comparable. The speaker itemized $5.8 billion in SNAP, $10 billion in Medicare, $8.2 billion in uncompensated hospital expenditures, and $3 billion for primary and secondary education for illegal immigrants. The speaker suggested redirecting funds from the $66 billion to address veterans' needs, such as the White House's requested $13 million for a national call center for homeless veterans, $17.2 billion for veterans' mental health, and $2.9 billion for caregiver support programs. The speaker claimed the Biden administration is responsible for the current allocation of funds.

FEMA is refuting reports that they are diverting disaster relief funds to address the "illegal invasion" occurring in the country, labeling it a rumor and denying any money is being taken from disaster response. The speaker claims their reporting is based on FEMA's own press releases, where they have been "bragging" about allocating funds to "invaders" for years. The speaker says that FEMA is now denying this because they need more money from Congress. The speaker suggests FEMA is calling the report a lie and a conspiracy theory. According to the speaker, DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas stated they may not have enough money to get through hurricane season. The speaker claims FEMA is also denying being broke, asserting they have sufficient funds for immediate response and recovery needs.