Biden Prioritizes Ukraine Funding Over North Carolina Families Facing Winter Evictions

As winter weather grips North Carolina, 3,500 families displaced by Hurricane Helene are being evicted from FEMA-funded hotels today. These struggling Americans are being left in the cold while President Joe Biden sends another $500 million in military aid to Ukraine. The decision to prioritize foreign conflicts over citizens suffering at home raises serious concerns about the administration’s commitment to the American people.

FEMA has ended its Transitional Sheltering Assistance program, cutting off housing support for thousands. The agency claims that some homes are now “habitable,” while others declined inspections or could not be contacted. However, many families insist that FEMA failed to conduct inspections and did not provide updates on their status. Now, with temperatures dropping and snow falling, these families are left with nowhere to go.

North Carolina is under severe weather warnings as forecasts predict several inches of snow and dangerously cold temperatures. Emergency shelters are already overwhelmed, and FEMA has only delivered 90 of the promised temporary housing units. Thousands of families face the brutal cold without adequate shelter or support.

Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) criticized FEMA’s inaction, calling it a failure that puts vulnerable families in greater danger. Tillis demanded the agency immediately deploy resources and eliminate red tape preventing families from receiving the help they need. His call for action highlights the growing frustration over the federal government’s response.

At the same time, the Biden administration continues pouring billions into Ukraine’s war effort. Since 2022, the US has sent more than $175 billion overseas, with little accountability. Yet, American citizens struggling in disaster-stricken areas are left to fend for themselves. This contrast is fueling criticism that the administration is ignoring its responsibility to protect Americans at home.

Local shelters are reaching capacity, and many families have no clear path forward as winter conditions worsen. The federal government’s inaction leaves thousands vulnerable to the elements, exposing a dangerous gap in disaster response.