Noem’s “Alligator Alcatraz” Plan, FEMA Funds, and Criticism Resurface Amid Texas Flood
A recent post by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has come under fire, as it “brags” about utilizing FEMA funds to construct a migrant detention facility dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” especially amid deadly flash floods in Texas. This facility, with an estimated cost of $450 million annually, is set to cost taxpayers $250 per bed per day, surpassing the DHS threshold. The decision to redirect emergency funds has sparked intense criticism, particularly as Texas counties affected by the floods struggle with underfunding and inadequate resources. Social media users have widely condemned Noem’s actions, accusing her of prioritizing political theater over genuine emergency relief efforts.
John Q. Hosedrinker