Outrageous discovery – $22 billion of taxpayer money funneled to migrants for cars, homes, and startups while Americans struggle to make ends meet.
At a Glance
- HHS allocated over $22 billion for migrant-related grants from 2020 to 2024
- $10 billion was dispensed in 2023 alone under the Biden administration
- Funds provided access to vehicles, housing loans, and new business ventures for migrants
- Reports indicate up to $1.7 billion misallocated on services like savings plans and startup incentives
- Coincided with 2.4 million migrant apprehensions at the southern border
Biden’s HHS Squanders Billions on Migrant Aid
In a shocking revelation that has left many American taxpayers fuming, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has reportedly allocated over $22 billion in migrant-related grants from 2020 to 2024. This astronomical sum, primarily dispensed under President Joe Biden’s administration, has been used to provide migrants with access to vehicles, housing loans, and even startup capital for new businesses.
The bulk of this spending occurred in fiscal year 2023, with a staggering $10 billion doled out in that year alone. This surge in migrant aid coincided with an unprecedented crisis at our southern border, where Customs and Border Protection recorded 2.4 million apprehensions. As hard-working Americans grapple with inflation and economic uncertainty, the government seems more focused on providing a golden ticket to those who’ve entered our country illegally.
🚨🇺🇸 YOUR TAX DOLLARS AT WORK: HHS HANDS MIGRANTS $22B FOR CARS AND HOMES
HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement splurged billions on grants including car loans, home purchases, and startup funding for migrants—while losing track of 32,000 migrant children.
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— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) February 14, 2025
Mismanagement and Potential Conflicts of Interest
The mismanagement of these funds is nothing short of scandalous. Reports indicate that non-governmental organizations may have misallocated up to $1.7 billion from U.S. taxpayers on services such as matched savings schemes, business loans, credit repair loans, and even cultural orientation. This gross misuse of public funds raises serious questions about the priorities of the Biden administration and its commitment to American citizens.
“The Shining City on a Hill, with its walls and doors, makes room for legal immigrants and legitimate refugees and asylum seekers, but the ORR has made a mockery of that vision in recent years.” – OpenTheBooks CEO John Hart
Adding to the controversy, potential conflicts of interest have come to light. Robin Dunn Marcos, a senior HHS official, previously worked for nonprofits receiving Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) grants. This revolving door between government and grant recipients raises serious ethical concerns and calls into question the integrity of the entire grant allocation process.
Expanding Benefits While Neglecting Accountability
Under the Biden administration, the ORR has expanded the number of non-citizens eligible for funding while simultaneously reducing requirements for economic self-sufficiency. This dangerous combination not only encourages dependency but also potentially attracts more illegal immigration. The largest allocation, a whopping $12.4 billion over five years, was earmarked for unaccompanied migrant children – a program that has faced severe criticism for losing track of 32,000 children and placing many with unvetted sponsors.
“Losing track of 300,000 children violates their dignity and puts them at risk.” – OpenTheBooks CEO John Hart
The report highlights that Church World Services and the International Rescue Committee were among the top recipients of these grants, receiving $355 million and $598 million, respectively. These organizations have been criticized for their political activism, including opposition to border control measures, raising questions about whether taxpayer money is indirectly funding partisan agendas.
A Call for Accountability and Reform
As Americans struggle with rising costs of living and economic uncertainties, the revelation of this massive spending on migrant aid is a bitter pill to swallow. The Trump administration’s formation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) offers hope that such abuses will not be repeated and that some of the wasted funds may be recovered. However, the damage done by the Biden administration’s reckless spending and lax border policies may take years to undo.
The American people deserve to know how their hard-earned tax dollars are being spent and why illegal immigrants seem to be receiving preferential treatment over citizens. As we move forward, it’s crucial that we prioritize the needs of American citizens and ensure that our immigration policies serve the national interest, not the interests of activists and open-border advocates.
