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President Joe Biden just can’t seem to handle criticism—especially when it comes to FEMA’s disaster response.

In a recent visit to Florida, where he surveyed the wreckage left by Hurricane Milton, Biden dropped a bizarre threat, warning that Americans who criticize FEMA “are going to pay the price.” Instead of addressing valid concerns about FEMA’s slow and ineffective response to the devastation, Biden decided to take aim at those daring to question the government’s handling of the situation. It’s a stunning display of arrogance from an administration that should be focused on helping those affected, not silencing its critics.

President Joe Biden’s recent remark is just the kind of tone-deaf gaffe we’ve come to expect. If you thought his mishandling of crises couldn’t get worse, just listen to him now. Apparently, asking why FEMA hasn’t been up to the task of providing adequate disaster relief is now enough to put you on Biden’s personal hit list.

Here’s the thing: People aren’t criticizing FEMA because they woke up on the wrong side of the bed. They’re criticizing FEMA because of its slow, inefficient response to disasters like Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene. After two major storms, countless Americans are still without power, homes are destroyed, and businesses are in ruins. Yet instead of taking the criticism on the chin and working to improve, Biden goes straight to the threat department. Nice leadership skills, Joe.

The real kicker is that Biden is out there begging Congress for more emergency funding, but it’s hard to believe that extra cash is going to fix what’s wrong with FEMA. Remember, this is the same agency that’s always playing catch-up when disaster strikes. Hurricane Milton hammered the Gulf Coast, and North Carolina is still reeling from the damage caused by Hurricane Helene. And yet, Biden’s FEMA can’t seem to keep up, and we’re supposed to believe they need more money while simultaneously giving billions to Ukraine, Lebanon, and the millions of illegals streaming over our border?

Let’s not forget Vice President Kamala Harris, who’s spending her time in North Carolina attending church services and holding campaign rallies instead of addressing the real problems people are facing. It’s as if these disasters are just another talking point on the campaign trail for her. And while Biden is busy scolding Americans for daring to criticize FEMA, Harris is pushing her “Souls to the Polls” campaign because, apparently, there’s no better time to try and boost voter turnout than in the wake of a hurricane.

Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing back on Biden’s rush for more funding, pointing out that the process takes time. He’s right—Congress needs to evaluate the actual needs, not just throw billions at the problem in a knee-jerk reaction. However, Biden’s administration seems more concerned about optics ahead of the election than actually getting things done efficiently. And with Biden using disasters to pitch more funding and Harris treating it all like a campaign stop, it’s no wonder people are skeptical.

Americans deserve answers, not threats when they question their government’s response to disasters. FEMA needs to be held accountable for its failures, and Biden’s “pay the price” remark isn’t doing him any favors. If his administration spent more time fixing the problems and less time making excuses, maybe we wouldn’t be in this mess. But until then, expect the criticisms to keep rolling in—whether Biden likes it or not.