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Emile

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13. Tell your friend the Republican Congress control the purse strings

Reply to Archae (Original post)

Sat Oct 5, 2024, 05:34 AM

Oct 5

Last edited Sat Oct 5, 2024, 07:50 AM - Edit history (1)

for FEMA.

Congress controls the purse strings. If Republicans are complaining about hurricane victims not getting enough socialist dollars, they need to get the attention of republicans in Congress.

Only one president took money away from FEMA and directed it to go to immigration and that was DonOLD Trump.

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A guy I know keeps saying FEMA gave money to illegals... [View all] Archae Oct 4 OP

shithole used FEMA regarding immigration............. Lovie777 Oct 4 #1

No, it's not true. writes3000 Oct 4 #2

Thanks, sent to the guy now. Archae Oct 4 #5

No, it's not true. It's one of the many falsehoods circulating in social media Ocelot II Oct 4 #3

They say that ALL THE TIME!!! tavernier Oct 4 #4

I don't see how " illegals" would even apply for direct assistace. bullimiami Oct 4 #6

"Illegals" is a MAGA hate term LearnedHand Oct 4 #7

Repeating obvious lies is just as bad as starting them. Think. Again. Oct 4 #8

PRECISELY! B.See Oct 4 #9

Forbes: "Trump FEMA Claim Debunked: Agency Not Running Out Of Money Because Of Migrants" dflprincess Oct 4 #10

Awww, bless your heart. nt RandiFan1290 Oct 5 #11

Just say, "Unless you have evidence it didn't happen " yellowcanine Oct 5 #12

Tell your friend the Republican Congress control the purse strings Emile Oct 5 #13