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The claim

FEMA is running out of money because it spent it all on helping "illegal aliens" instead

Rating

False

Reviewed by DW ↗ ·

Original fact check ↗

Original review summary

The claim was that FEMA had spent its budget helping undocumented migrants and could no longer assist Americans affected by Hurricane Helene. The review says FEMA had funding for immediate response and recovery needs, and that no disaster-relief money was diverted to other purposes. It also notes that the migrant Shelter and Services Program is separate from FEMA’s Disaster Relief Fund.[S1]

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Sources and attribution

  1. [S1] DW original review

    Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026