Summary
The claim made by former President Donald Trump that FEMA has spent billions on housing for undocumented immigrants has sparked controversy and debate. This assertion, presented during a rally in Saginaw, Michigan, lacks substantiation and has been challenged by various officials and fact-checking organizations.
In response to Trump’s claims, FEMA has clarified that its funds are allocated exclusively for disaster relief and are not diverted to support undocumented immigrants. The agency emphasized that the Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) is strictly regulated by federal law, prohibiting discretionary spending on unrelated initiatives. While FEMA does have a program, the Shelter and Services Program (SSP), that provides grants to local governments and nonprofits for assisting immigrants, this funding is separate from disaster relief efforts and does not divert funds meant for disaster response. Furthermore, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas noted that FEMA currently possesses adequate resources to address immediate needs following recent natural disasters, countering the narrative that funds are lacking due to spending on undocumented immigrants.
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