Once again, the Biden-Harris administration finds itself tangled in a web of contradictions, this time courtesy of White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. During a recent press briefing, Jean-Pierre categorically denied that FEMA funds have been used to house illegal aliens, dismissing the claim as “categorically false” and a “false statement.” But the facts tell a different story—a story that directly contradicts the official line coming from the White House.

Let’s be clear: FEMA itself openly admits that it has been using taxpayer dollars to house illegal immigrants under the Biden-Harris administration. This isn’t a conspiracy theory or a right-wing talking point; it’s straight from FEMA’s own documentation.

The agency has laid out its spending plans in black and white, including over $360 million allocated in fiscal year 2023 for the so-called “Shelter and Services Program,” a figure that ballooned to $650 million in 2024. And what is this money being used for? Housing, feeding, and providing medical care for noncitizens recently released from DHS custody. It’s as plain as day, yet the administration continues to insist otherwise.

Meanwhile, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has been wringing his hands, claiming that FEMA doesn’t have enough funds to handle hurricane relief through the end of the season. This comes on the heels of Hurricane Helene, which left a trail of devastation and claimed over 160 lives. How tone-deaf can the administration get? While American citizens are struggling to rebuild their homes and lives, the administration’s priority appears to be sheltering people who aren’t even legally in the country.

Let’s put this into perspective: FEMA’s stated mission is to help people “before, during, and after disasters.” So how exactly does redirecting funds to house and feed illegal immigrants fit into that mission when communities ravaged by natural disasters like Hurricane Helene are being told that resources are scarce? It’s a slap in the face to every American whose tax dollars are supposed to be used for their own protection and recovery, not to support an administration’s open-border policies.

Even more galling is FEMA’s own justification for this misuse of funds. The agency claims that the current wave of illegal immigration is “unprecedented,” implying that the situation leaves them no choice but to divert resources. Well, here’s a radical idea: maybe if the administration got serious about securing the border instead of pretending it’s a mere logistical hiccup, FEMA could actually focus on doing what it was created to do—helping American citizens in times of crisis.

The financial details are even more staggering when you dig into FEMA’s report to Congress. The document lays out how funds are earmarked for hotel stays of up to 45 days per individual or family, and for transportation, including airfare, to relocate noncitizens to their designated shelters. Imagine that—while American families hit by a hurricane are told to brace for tough times ahead, noncitizens are getting put up in hotels and flown around the country on the taxpayer’s dime.

So, when Jean-Pierre stands at the podium and denies that FEMA funds are being used to house illegal immigrants, it’s not just misleading—it’s an outright lie. The administration’s own records prove her wrong. And let’s be honest, this isn’t about humanitarian concerns; it’s about political optics. The Biden-Harris administration is bending over backward to accommodate a border crisis of their own making, even if it means shortchanging Americans in desperate need of disaster relief.

This twisted prioritization of resources is more than just bad policy; it’s a betrayal of the American people. As long as FEMA is draining its coffers to deal with the fallout of an open-border agenda, the agency won’t have the capacity to respond effectively to real emergencies. And make no mistake, these budget shortfalls will have real-world consequences when the next hurricane, flood, or wildfire hits American soil.