Georgia residents left devastated by destructive Hurricane Helene were told by Vice President Kamala Harris that they could get a few hundred dollars to help in the immediate aftermath of the deadly storm.
Harris and the Biden administration came under heavy fire for adding insult to injury for those who’ve lost possessions, homes, and even loved ones after the monster storm slammed Florida as a Category 4 hurricane.
The Democratic presidential nominee arrived in Georgia for her photo-op and a stunning reminder of the administration’s concerns and priorities were evident days after former President Donald Trump rolled through storm-ravaged areas to survey the damage.
Harris toured Augusta and spoke with Mayor Garnett Johnson after a briefing from local officials at the Augusta Utilities offices.
“I’m here today to thank all of those who are working to get folks the help they so desperately need and deserve,” Harris said after a close-up look at the damage.
She touted the administration’s efforts to help those in desperate need, reminding families who have essentially lost everything that they can look forward to $750 from the federal government.
Oooh, $50 more than they offered families in Maui.
They have sent billions to Ukraine … https://t.co/EmTrxh6L0x
— TheFOO (@PolitiBunny) October 2, 2024
The VP was blasted on social media for the out-of-touch remarks and empty gestures to American families suffering in the wake of the deadly hurricane, with many reminded of the federal response to victims of the 2023 Maui fire in which 102 people died and where more than 2,000 structures were destroyed.
I’m so sick of our government treating foreigners better than veterans and Americans in distress.
— George Hayworth (@EliteSentinelx) October 2, 2024
This paltry $750 is bad enough, but she couldn’t even announce it without reading from a script.
— Right Wing Jewess (@RightWingJewess) October 2, 2024
That’s an insult given what we are sending to Ukraine.
— John B. Hall (@JohnBollingHall) October 2, 2024
What a travesty. Just like in Hawaii. Meanwhile illegals get housing, food, medical care, phones and spending money. What is wrong with these people?
— Jack Bowers (@robpgole) October 2, 2024
Wtf can anyone do in the economy with 750?! That’ll be gone in less than a day THIS IS PURE EVIL
— Mal (@jewpsy418) October 2, 2024
To be fair, at least she hid her $62,000.00 necklace while announcing that desperate, destitute citizens would get $750.
— LeBoulanger (@ribeye996) October 2, 2024
It’s actually less if you account for the inflation she caused.
— Outlaw Voter (@MaineRed2020) October 2, 2024
Pitiful. They have no home anymore. Everything they owned was destroyed. How are they supposed to relocate to another area, pay 1st and last months rent for an apartment? Ridiculous.
— Carlene O’Hagan (@CarleneOHagan) October 3, 2024
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