Americans express outrage over discrepancy between hurricane relief, aid to Ukraine

A growing number of Americans have voiced their frustration regarding the perceived disparity in federal aid distribution, specifically comparing support for Hurricane Helene victims to the substantial assistance provided to Ukraine.

Many individuals have taken to social media to express their concerns that the aid allocated for hurricane relief is markedly less than the assistance approved for Ukraine since the onset of the conflict, Caliber.Az reports per foreign media.

The article highlights that, since 2022, US budget allocations for Ukraine have totaled approximately $176 billion, while disaster relief programs administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have received a similar amount for domestic disaster response.

This comparison has sparked outrage among some citizens, who feel that the needs of Americans affected by natural disasters should be prioritized alongside international commitments.

As the debate continues, the Biden administration faces mounting pressure to address these concerns and ensure that adequate resources are directed towards helping Americans in need.

By Vafa Guliyeva