Whoever is running Joe Biden’s “damage control” department needs to spend a lot more time in the company of ordinary Americans and a lot less time in the company of Ivy League elites.
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Earlier, reports noted how the president was toasted on social media after he replied with a “no comment” to a question about how he felt about the deadly wildfire in Hawaii after nearly 100 people were killed.
https://t.co/ITUDOpuFhY pic.twitter.com/itbQ30q3vW
— TheBlaze (@theblaze) August 14, 2023
His callous remark drew no shortage of criticism, but how his damage control handlers responded to the initial crappy comment was equally horrific.
In a thread on “X,” formerly known as Twitter, ‘President Biden’ claimed he as “laser-focused” on the disaster (he was at the beach — again — sunning himself when he answered “no comment,” as though he couldn’t be bothered), and mentioned his administration was going to send a ridiculously low one-time payment to victims (as he requests billions more for Ukraine).
Here’s part of the thread:
1. @FEMA’s Temporary Sheltering Assistance is now available for residents who were displaced from their homes by the wildfires, allowing survivors to shelter in hotels or motels temporarily as they develop a long-term housing plan.
— President Biden (@POTUS) August 14, 2023
2. We’re laser-focused on getting aid to survivors, including Critical Needs Assistance: a one-time $700 payment per household offering relief during an unimaginably difficult time.
We have staff on the ground dedicated to helping survivors navigate the registration process.
— President Biden (@POTUS) August 14, 2023
Click on the first tweet if you want to read the entire thread; the rest just contains details about contacting FEMA and other things.
But the term “laser-focused” really stuck out with social media users, as did the pathetically low $700 payout.
Laser focused. https://t.co/PlILkp4euB pic.twitter.com/6pM7eGsI8d
— Stephen L. Miller (@redsteeze) August 14, 2023
"Laser-focused" https://t.co/mQCg6ov9PU pic.twitter.com/hon22bzbBv
— High Seas Poacher 2??8???? (@MWetsoil) August 14, 2023
Because, you know, laying around on a beach hanging out with friends is the best way to show you’re “laser-focused” on a deadly disaster. Not actually going back to your office and dealing with it. LOL.
Meanwhile, about that massive payout…
"one-time $700 payment" – are you kidding? You're sending billions over to 'help' the people of Ukraine. Given the story a couple of days ago that US taxpayers are paying $900 per household a year to pay for Ukraine, you could at least give them more #NoEmpathyPOTUS https://t.co/F7Lh3sblvx
— Karen Bowman (@KBow5) August 14, 2023
Remember, this is Hawaii. Not exactly inexpensive to live there. Some people probably drop about $700 on a nice meal with family.
Anyway, the comparison to the Ukraine aid was also a common comparison online.
So, Maui residents get a one time payment of $700 but Ukraine gets Billions.
He’s laser-focused alright ???? https://t.co/eJtsEVkNmx
— J. C. ?? (@therealarmyvet) August 14, 2023
Yes, you victims — and don’t you dare spend all that money in one place! Sheesh.
……… $700…………………………. is he okay??? we literally have given Ukraine 200 BILLION costing American families waaaaayyyyy more than $700 thats for sure…. and on top of that what the hell can $700 buy you in Bidens America? AMERICA LAST! https://t.co/Tvx80cTrk1
— enrico (@enrico1776) August 14, 2023
Mind you, we’re not really supportive of massive random payouts — we don’t want Americans becoming dependent on government money (the universal basic income thing) because dependence equals control.
But…
Hawaii is a U.S. state. And right now, that state is suffering a catastrophic once-in-a-lifetime tragedy.
So yeah — $700 seems worse than lame. It seems like a massive insult.
"Hey I know your family died and you lost all of your belongings so here's $700" https://t.co/i8pcE9Ce4t
— William (@UncleYemen) August 14, 2023
This must be BIDENOMICS!