In yet another tone-deaf move from the Biden administration, President Joe Biden announced today that the United States is sending over $1 billion in “humanitarian assistance” to address food insecurity and other issues in 31 African countries. This latest handout includes a staggering $823 million from USAID—funded in part by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Commodity Credit Corporation—and an additional $186 million through the State Department.
Meanwhile, countless Americans are battling skyrocketing grocery prices, record-breaking inflation, and economic uncertainty. But sure, let’s prioritize sending billions overseas, shall we?
Biden’s Globalist Agenda Prioritizes Africa Over America
While President Biden pats himself on the back for his so-called “commitment” to Africa, Americans back home are left wondering: where’s the commitment to us? Families across the country are struggling to put food on their own tables, yet Biden seems more interested in playing savior on the global stage than addressing the crises he helped create here in the United States.
At a time when veterans sleep on the streets, middle-class families can’t afford their mortgages, and crime is skyrocketing in our cities, Biden decides it’s the perfect moment to funnel taxpayer dollars overseas.
The White House claims this funding is needed to “address food insecurity and malnutrition” in Africa, where, according to the United Nations, nearly 300 million people faced hunger in 2023. But here’s the thing: over 34 million Americans faced food insecurity just last year, including 9 million children. Does Biden not realize the needs within his own borders?
What’s in It for Americans? Absolutely Nothing.
Let’s be crystal clear: this billion-dollar giveaway does nothing to benefit hardworking Americans. Instead, it adds to our ballooning national debt while enriching international aid organizations that are often inefficient and unaccountable.
The administration smugly notes that some of this funding will come from American farmers, with USAID purchasing and shipping agricultural commodities. What they fail to mention is that these same farmers are being crushed by rising costs for fuel, fertilizer, and labor—problems Biden’s policies have exacerbated.
If the White House really cared about helping farmers, how about lowering their taxes or rolling back burdensome regulations? Instead, Biden chooses to export their hard-earned produce overseas while ignoring the challenges they face right here at home.
Excuses, Excuses: Biden’s Familiar Playbook
The administration, predictably, blames “armed conflict, extreme weather events, and natural disasters” for Africa’s food crisis. While these are undoubtedly factors, it’s laughable to ignore the rampant corruption, mismanagement, and government failures plaguing many African nations. Does anyone really believe that this $1 billion will reach the people who need it most? Or will it vanish into the pockets of dictators and bureaucrats, as has happened countless times before?
And let’s not forget: this isn’t a one-off expenditure. The Biden administration proudly boasts that the U.S. has already handed out $6.6 billion in humanitarian assistance to sub-Saharan Africa in Fiscal Year 2024. How much more will Americans be asked to sacrifice?
A “Historic Need” or Historic Neglect of Americans?
The Biden administration has the audacity to call this a “historic need,” urging other international donors to step up. But what about the historic need here in America?
- Inflation: Families are paying 20-30% more for groceries compared to two years ago.
- Homelessness: An estimated 600,000 Americans are homeless on any given night, with many struggling to access basic necessities.
- Veterans: Over 33,000 veterans are homeless, and many more face food insecurity.
- Crime: Communities are crumbling under surging violence, yet Biden wants to spend our resources fixing problems halfway across the globe.
It’s not just irresponsible—it’s insulting. This administration seems to believe Americans are an endless ATM for the world’s problems, with no regard for the struggles of everyday citizens.
America Last: The Biden Doctrine
This billion-dollar giveaway is yet another example of Biden’s “America Last” doctrine. He would rather fund programs overseas than fix the crises his policies have caused domestically. Americans deserve better than a president who prioritizes international virtue-signaling over the well-being of his own people.
As the 2024 election looms, let’s remember this betrayal. Biden may claim he’s standing with African partners, but he’s standing on the backs of struggling American taxpayers to do it.
It’s time for leadership that puts America First—not just in words, but in actions.
