Author: Jake Horton & Lucy Gilder

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, President Joe Biden has criticized the spread of misinformation regarding the government’s disaster response efforts. Specifically, claims made by Donald Trump and his allies suggesting that funds for hurricane victims have been redirected to support migrants crossing into the US are false. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has reassured that no money meant for disaster relief has been diverted. Moreover, discussions around the assistance provided to hurricane victims have surfaced, with Trump and JD Vance highlighting a $750 upfront payment from FEMA. However, this payment is just…