A new watchdog report reveals that the Biden administration funneled over $10 billion in a single year to nonprofits supporting migrants, raising concerns about government spending and priorities. Critics argue the funds were misused, with some grants even assisting migrants with car and home purchases.
Key Facts:
- The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) allocated over $10 billion to nonprofits for migrant aid in FY 2023, a sharp increase from previous years.
- Spending fluctuated: $2.4 billion in FY 2021, $3.4 billion in FY 2022, and $4.2 billion in FY 2024 after peaking in 2023.
- The funds provided migrants with financial assistance, business and personal loans, legal aid, and cultural orientation programs.
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently clawed back $59 million in FEMA funds meant for migrant housing in NYC, firing four employees linked to the payments.
- The Trump administration has launched an audit of migrant-related spending and has reversed several Biden-era policies.
The Rest of The Story:
The Open the Books watchdog group uncovered that the HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement dramatically increased its funding to nonprofits assisting migrants over the past four years.
While some grants went to housing and care for unaccompanied minors, others reportedly provided migrants with financial support for car and home purchases, legal aid, and business loans.
This surge in spending coincided with an ongoing border crisis, as record numbers of migrants entered the U.S.
The Biden administration faced backlash over its handling of immigration, and federal funds directed toward migrant assistance drew scrutiny.
In response, the Trump administration is cracking down on these expenditures, suspending refugee resettlement programs and reclaiming funds deemed wasteful.
Meanwhile, DHS recently revoked tens of millions in federal aid to NYC migrant shelters, signaling an effort to tighten oversight of spending.
BREAKING: HHS spent $22.6 BILLION on migrants—covering cars, home loans, and even startup businesses.
Biden’s Office of Refugee Resettlement funneled $10B in 2023 alone to nonprofits, incentivizing more illegal crossings – NYP pic.twitter.com/ofNdL4ET1m
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) February 13, 2025
Commentary:
Government spending on migrant aid has ballooned to unprecedented levels, and taxpayers are footing the bill.
While many Americans struggle with inflation, job insecurity, and rising costs, their hard-earned dollars are being used to finance programs that, in some cases, assist migrants with purchasing homes and starting businesses.
This is an outrage.
Biden’s policies have exacerbated the border crisis, and rather than addressing the root cause—securing the border—the administration has poured billions into nonprofit organizations that facilitate the resettlement of illegal migrants.
This money should be spent on securing the nation, supporting American workers, and helping struggling communities, not subsidizing noncitizens.
That said, Republicans in the House share the blame.
Despite controlling the purse strings, they failed to stop these reckless expenditures.
The GOP-led House had opportunities to block this funding but instead allowed billions to flow unchecked.
It is a betrayal of conservative principles and fiscal responsibility.
The Trump administration’s decision to claw back funds and investigate wasteful spending is a step in the right direction.
However, unless those responsible for misusing taxpayer money face real consequences—including criminal charges—this cycle of abuse will continue.
American citizens deserve better stewardship of their money.
The Bottom Line:
The federal government spent billions assisting migrants while Americans struggled with economic hardship.
The Biden administration’s policies fueled the crisis, but congressional Republicans failed to stop the waste.
Unless there are real consequences for those responsible, taxpayer money will continue to be misused at the expense of the American people.
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