Former presidential candidate Nikki Haley was among the many users on social media condemning the Biden administration’s decision to give $1 billion to Africa, arguing the United States is continuing to recover from hurricane season.
President Joe Biden announced the aid on Tuesday during a visit to Angola, stating that doing so was “the right thing for the wealthiest nation in the world to do.” The financial aid, given in the wake of “historic droughts” in the African country, comes about two months after North Carolina was among several states that were hit by hurricanes in late September.
“This is infuriating,” Haley wrote on X. “After pardoning his son and fleeing to Africa, Biden gives a BILLION of our tax dollars to rebuild homes in Africa when we still have people homeless from the hurricane! Completely tone deaf and insulting.”
This is infuriating. After pardoning his son and fleeing to Africa, Biden gives a BILLION of our tax dollars to rebuild homes in Africa when we still have people homeless from the hurricane!Completely tone deaf and insulting. https://t.co/NrcZK2OJ71
— Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) December 3, 2024
Many other users on social media similarly condemned the aid, with Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) writing, “I beg your biggest pardon?”, in reposting the footage of Biden’s announcement.
I beg your biggest pardon? https://t.co/Q4jFnbXkJH
— Rep. Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace) December 3, 2024
“With this administration, it’s always America last,” women’s sports activist and Outkick host Riley Gaines wrote.
With this administration, it's always America last https://t.co/PlKzVjwiaV
— Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) December 3, 2024
“Remember those hurricanes that ravages Florida and North Carolina” actor Kevin Sorbo wrote. “Those people got $750.”
Remember those hurricanes that ravaged Florida and North Carolina Those people got $750. https://t.co/M8oBojxC3l
— Kevin Sorbo (@ksorbs) December 3, 2024
“I really want this to be a typo,” actress Justine Bateman wrote.
I really want this to be a typo.#NorthCarolina https://t.co/qFly3KYpgB
— Justine Bateman (@JustineBateman) December 3, 2024
“Joe Biden announces $1 BILLION in handouts to victims of AFRICAN natural disasters,” musician Chad Prather wrote. “Meanwhile, hurricane victims in North Carolina are still struggling to survive. Can this America LAST clown show leave already?!?”
Joe Biden announces $1 BILLION in handouts to victims of AFRICAN natural disasters
Meanwhile, hurricane victims in North Carolina are still struggling to survive.
Can this America LAST clown show leave already?!? pic.twitter.com/FaVVzw061k
— Chad Prather (@WatchChad) December 3, 2024
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The $1 billion to Africa comes right after the United States announced it would provide Ukraine with an additional $725 million in military weapons on Monday. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) deemed the move as “America LAST,” writing that the money ought to go toward North Carolina residents “who are homeless and sleeping in tents.”
“America LAST again!!” Greene wrote. “This money should be spent helping the people in Western North Carolina who are homeless and sleeping in tents!”
America LAST again!!
This money should be spent helping the people in Western North Carolina who are homeless and sleeping in tents! https://t.co/VBek4hZuak
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
(@RepMTG) December 3, 2024
On Sunday, Gov.-elect Josh Stein (D-NC) stated that he was “eager” to work with incoming President-elect Donald Trump on hurricane relief, citing the “unimaginable devastation” Hurricane Helene left earlier this year. Over 100 North Carolina residents were killed by the hurricane as of Nov. 26.
