Wait a minute. Did I read that right? President Biden just pledged $1 billion to aid Africa, while folks in North Carolina are still picking up the pieces after Hurricane Helene? Let’s talk about this.
Now, I get it—helping people in need is important. Africa’s dealing with historic droughts and food insecurity, and that’s no small thing. But here’s the kicker: What about the people in our own backyard? North Carolinians are still struggling to rebuild homes, businesses, and lives after Helene. Roads are wrecked, communities are barely holding on, and some folks haven’t even seen a lick of federal assistance yet.
Biden stood in Angola saying, “The United States is the largest provider of humanitarian aid. That’s the right thing to do.” But shouldn’t the “right thing to do” start here at home? Americans are facing disasters, homelessness is climbing, and inflation is squeezing wallets tighter than ever. Priorities, Mr. President!
And let’s not pretend this is just about helping people out of the kindness of Uncle Sam’s heart. There’s a clear push to shift U.S. relations in Africa from “aid to investment” and “patrons to partners.” Sounds like a fancy way of saying: We’re here for the resources and influence.
Meanwhile, North Carolina residents, many of whom voted for this administration, are left wondering if they’re last on the list of priorities. Shouldn’t America be taking care of its own before taking on the world’s problems?
This isn’t about whether Africa deserves help (they absolutely do). It’s about balance. It’s about making sure we don’t leave our own people behind while we play hero on the global stage. What do you think—are we spreading ourselves too thin?
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