Fact Check: Biden told Seema we had no money for Americans on maul

Fact Check: "Biden told Seema we had no money for Americans on maul"

What We Know

The claim suggests that President Biden stated there was no money available for Americans during a discussion with Seema, presumably referring to Seema Verma, the former administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. However, the context of Biden's statements revolves around the funding status of disaster relief programs, particularly in relation to Hurricane Helene. In a recent letter to Congress, Biden indicated that the Small Business Administration's disaster loan program would run out of money soon, needing approximately $1.6 billion to continue operations for the year (NPR). He emphasized that while FEMA had enough resources for immediate responses, additional funding would be necessary for long-term recovery efforts (NPR).

Analysis

The claim lacks direct attribution to a specific statement made by Biden regarding "no money for Americans." Instead, Biden's comments focus on the funding crisis for disaster relief programs, which affects Americans impacted by Hurricane Helene. The assertion appears to be a misinterpretation or oversimplification of his remarks about the need for Congress to act to restore funding (NPR).

Moreover, the reliability of sources discussing Biden's statements varies. For instance, while NPR provides a detailed account of Biden's letter and the context surrounding it, other sources, such as the Daily Mail, suggest that FEMA is out of money due to spending on migrants, which is a claim Biden has publicly refuted as "stupid" and false (CNN, Daily Mail). This indicates a potential bias in how different outlets frame the narrative around Biden's funding discussions.

Additionally, the claim does not provide a clear source or context for the supposed conversation with Seema, making it difficult to verify its accuracy. The lack of direct quotes or a specific event where this statement was made further complicates the verification process.

Conclusion

The claim that "Biden told Seema we had no money for Americans on maul" is Unverified. While Biden has discussed the funding shortfall for disaster relief programs, there is no evidence to support the specific wording of the claim or the context in which it was supposedly made. The statement appears to be a misrepresentation of Biden's actual remarks regarding disaster funding and the need for congressional action.