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FEMA Funds Depleted for Hurricane Victims; GOP Points Finger at Migrant Spending, Reveals Mayorkas


An aerial view of damaged houses are seen after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Horseshoe Beach, Florida, on September 28, 2024. At least 44 people died across five US states battered by powerful storm Helene, authorities said on September 27, after torrential flooding prompted emergency responders to launch massive rescue operations. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP) (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images)
An aerial view of damaged houses are seen after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Horseshoe Beach, Florida, on September 28, 2024. (Photo by CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images)

OAN Staff Blake Wolf
2:52 PM – Thursday, October 3, 2024

As the death toll rises from Hurricane Helene, devastating Americans in affected regions, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) “does not have the funds” to make it through the hurricane season after funding has been drained to accommodate the massive influx of illegal immigrants.

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The hurricane ravaged through Florida last week as it made its way through multiple Southeastern states. It resulted in massive destruction, killing over 200 people.

“We are meeting the immediate needs with the money that we have,” Mayorkas stated.

“We are expecting another hurricane hitting,” he continued. “We do not have the funds. FEMA does not have the funds to make it through the season and what – what is imminent.”

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody destroyed Mayorkas for his comment, criticizing the secretary for draining FEMA funds on migrants, which totals to over $1 billion.

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“The Biden-Harris FEMA spent over $1 BILLION on funding illegal aliens. America LAST,” Representative Eli Crane (R-Ariz.) added.

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