JD Vance claims FEMA is repurposed for illegal immigration assistance during Fox appearance

During an appearance on "Fox and Friends," Ohio Senator JD Vance claimed that the Biden administration has repurposed FEMA to assist with illegal immigration. He argued that this distracts from FEMA's primary role in disaster response. Vance's comments followed reports of funding issues for FEMA amid recent hurricanes. However, experts clarified that funds for migrant assistance come from a separate program and do not affect FEMA's disaster relief budget. The White House refuted Vance's claims, stating that no disaster relief funds are used for migrant services. They emphasized that FEMA has sufficient resources for disaster response, including significant aid for Hurricane Helene recovery.