Staff Reports
The Biden administration’s priorities have rarely been in alignment with reality, and this weekend, Vice President Kamala Harris showcased just how tone-deaf the Democrats can be. On a Saturday that most Americans were still reeling from the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, Harris proudly announced that the administration would be sending a whopping $157 million to Lebanon. Meanwhile, hurricane victims back home are scraping by with a paltry $750 in immediate relief—perfectly highlighting the administration’s skewed sense of priorities.
For context, Hurricane Helene didn’t just knock down a few trees. It left nearly 300,000 American homes without power, claimed the lives of over 220 individuals, and left countless families without homes, businesses, or any semblance of normalcy. Yet, in the wake of this domestic catastrophe, Harris is singing the praises of foreign aid, claiming that the total U.S. support for Lebanon will exceed $385 million within a year. It’s an impressive figure, but one that likely left many Americans scratching their heads and asking when their own government plans on taking care of them.
The focus on Lebanon comes at a time when rescue efforts remain in full swing in the southeast of the United States. Many communities are still cut off and awaiting basic supplies, while the vice president waxes poetic about relief efforts overseas. One has to wonder: do the people in Washington realize that there are actual Americans who could use a fraction of that $157 million? It seems Harris’s empathy has a passport and only travels abroad.
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Even more astonishing is the timing of her announcement, just days after the hurricane wreaked havoc, with Harris seemingly oblivious to the backlash brewing online. The responses to her post were lightning quick, with many expressing outrage at what they perceive to be callousness towards American citizens suffering on their home turf. Some commentators went so far as to suggest that this tone-deafness could cost her dearly in the looming 2024 election—a regime change that many are hoping for.
While Secretary of State Antony Blinken also jumped aboard the Lebanon aid train, it did little to calm the waters. Instead, American citizens are left feeling neglected, as government officials announce millions in aid to foreign lands while they struggle to maintain their livelihoods. If there’s one thing this administration continues to prove, it’s that it has mastered the art of prioritizing international sympathy over the plight of its own people. In the game of compassion, it’s become crystal clear where their loyalties lie.
