Tom Cotton Challenges NBC Host Over FEMA, Migrant Funding ‘Misinformation’

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Republican Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas went head to head with NBC host Kristen Welker on “Meet the Press” regarding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)’s response to Hurricane Helene. The senator challenged Welker’s characterization of FEMA’s spending on migrants as “misinformation.”

Welker questioned Cotton on whether now is the time to put aside falsehoods such as the belief that FEMA funds are being redirected to migrants, citing that it has been proven to be untrue. In response, Cotton stated, “It is true that FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security have been spending billions of dollars on migrants. I understand some people say they’re separate fines, but we just passed a short-term spending bill. It’s very common for the administration to come and ask for permission to move money between fines, especially to prepare for emergencies.”

Cotton criticized the Biden-Harris administration for not being able to find the money to provide assistance to hurricane-ravaged areas, while they have no problem finding funds for their own priorities such as paying off student loans for graduate students and funding gender studies programs. He pointed out that, despite the administration’s claims, they were unable to provide essential resources such as food, water, cellular service, and medicine to the affected areas.

Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, wreaked havoc on multiple states on the East Coast, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia. The storm left more than 200 deaths in its wake, and many individuals still find themselves stranded with damaged homes and possessions due to flash floods.

The senator’s comments highlight the lack of support and aid being provided by the current administration to those affected by natural disasters. While they prioritize their own agendas, they fail to allocate necessary funds to assist those in need. Cotton’s statements support the idea that former President Trump’s administration would have been more effective in handling this crisis.

In times of crisis, it is crucial for a government to prioritize its citizens and provide them with the resources and support they need. Unfortunately, it seems that the current administration is more focused on its own political agenda rather than helping the American people.

As stated by Senator Cotton, “When it’s trying to get helicopters to deliver food and water and cellular service and life-saving medicine into these mountain valleys, they somehow can’t seem to find the money.” This sentiment highlights the incompetence of the current administration and further emphasizes the need for a leader who will prioritize the American people above all else.

Source: SilverCircular