This election is full of surprises. But this could seal the deal.

Because Trump scored a massive victory that left Kamala Harris trembling.

The tides are turning in Philadelphia, where working-class Democrats are increasingly shifting their support to former President Trump.

Despite being a historically blue stronghold, the city’s poorer wards and districts are now eyeing a change, and it’s not hard to see why.

A recent report from The Philadelphia Inquirer highlighted this growing trend, with many lifelong Democrats fed up with the failed policies of their party and eager to embrace Trump’s proven track record.

Take Gabriel Lopez, a 27-year-old who initially voted for Hillary Clinton in 2016 as a registered Democrat. But Lopez, like many others, has seen the light, switching his registration to Republican and becoming an enthusiastic Trump supporter.

“Democrats keep saying [Trump] is going to bring down the economy, but he was already president for four years, and taxes were lower,” Lopez pointed out. “We’re tired of the same politics. We got a different type of guy, and the people actually love him.”

Lopez’s sentiment is far from an isolated case. As the article explained, working-class voters in Philadelphia—once a reliable voting bloc for Democrats—have been steadily moving to the right.

The reason? The skyrocketing costs and economic struggles that have hit these communities the hardest, and many rightly blame the Democrats for it. With inflation running rampant and everyday expenses ballooning, who can blame them?

Philadelphia, which houses 20% of the state’s Democratic voters, saw the biggest exodus of Democrats in the 2020 election, a clear sign of dissatisfaction. This shift was most prominent in majority-Latino neighborhoods and poorer, less-educated areas, where voters are more concerned about the economy than hollow promises from Washington.

Jim Kohn, a retired truck driver and registered Democrat, laid it out plainly. “When Trump was president, everything was cheaper,” Kohn said. “Now, everything is so sky-high.” Kohn isn’t alone—working-class families remember the better days under Trump, when jobs were up, taxes were down, and life was more affordable.

On the flip side, while some Democrats cling to hope for Vice President Kamala Harris, others acknowledge the growing support for Trump. Álvarez Febo, a Democrat still planning to vote for Harris, even understands why Trump resonates with so many.

“We’re not trustful of the government,” Febo admitted. “Then you have someone like Trump, who is a liar, and for some people, it’s like, ‘you know something? He’s an honest representation of what we feel.’”

Even Febo knows the real issue for many is survival. “They’re saying Kamala is going to save our democracy,” Febo added, “but that means very little for people who can’t keep the lights on.”

Republicans, meanwhile, are seeing the writing on the wall and are optimistic about this potential political shift.

Charlie O’Connor, the GOP leader for the 45th Ward, sees the Democratic Party morphing into the party of the upper middle class, leaving behind the very people it claims to represent.

“The Democratic Party has become the party of the upper middle class,” O’Connor said. “Most of the bosses are Democrats, and no one is voting the way their boss is.”

Pennsylvania remains one of the most competitive battleground states, and Trump’s message is resonating where it counts. A recent Fox News poll shows Trump and Harris neck and neck at 49% among likely voters in the state.

Trump won Pennsylvania in 2016, and with the growing disillusionment of working-class Democrats, it looks like he’s well-positioned to make it happen again.

Stay tuned to Prudent Politics.

If you didn’t know any better, you would think Kamala was running the country. Unfortunately for her, there still is that one squeaky wheel left.

And now Kamala has a mess on her hands after Joe Biden’s brain broke on camera.

President Joe Biden once again showed signs of confusion on Thursday when a reporter asked him about aid to states ravaged by a devastating hurricane, even though the president had just spent the day in the disaster zone. This kind of scatterbrained response is exactly what we’ve come to expect from Biden, whose handling of crises continues to raise serious questions about his competence.

Biden had just returned from North Carolina, the state hardest hit by Hurricane Helene, where catastrophic flooding obliterated entire communities, including Asheville. But when a reporter asked a straightforward question, Biden’s response was anything but reassuring.

“What do the states in the storm zone need, Mr. President?” the reporter asked.

“Eh?” Biden replied, in his now-familiar state of confusion.

The reporter, clearly sensing Biden was lost, repeated, “What do the states in the storm zone need after what you saw today?”

“Oh, in the storm zone,” Biden stammered. “I’m wondering what storm you’re talking about. They’re getting everything they need, and they’re very happy across the board.”

“What do the states in the storm zone need — after what you saw today?”

BIDEN: “Oh, storm zone? I didn’t know which storm you’re talking about…”

😳 pic.twitter.com/Yzu74Y9Qkr

— RNC Research (@RNCResearch) October 4, 2024

This astonishing disconnect from reality comes at a time when 215 people have already been confirmed dead, and hundreds remain missing after the hurricane ripped through Florida and the Carolinas.

Entire towns are submerged, lives shattered, yet Biden continues to fumble the basics.

Meanwhile, the heartbreaking stories continue to pour in. In Asheville, a couple in their 70s and their six-year-old grandson drowned after the roof they were stranded on collapsed. The boy’s mother miraculously survived but was trapped nearby.

But what does Biden do? He deploys 1,000 active-duty soldiers to assist with relief—too little, too late for many.

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas added fuel to the fire by admitting that FEMA, already running on fumes, will run out of funds before the hurricane season ends. Despite FEMA’s urgent plea for more money from Congress, this administration’s incompetence knows no bounds.

Even Vice President Kamala Harris, in her typical out-of-touch style, boasted about FEMA providing a measly $750 to families for “immediate needs” like baby formula. Apparently, that’s supposed to fix everything.

And while Americans suffer, Biden and Harris continue to prioritize illegal migrants. Critics have rightly pointed out that FEMA spent a staggering $1.4 billion on housing illegal immigrants over the last two years—money that should’ve gone to American families facing disasters like this.

Former President Donald Trump didn’t hold back, rightfully slamming the Biden administration during his rally in Michigan on Thursday.

He blasted Biden and Harris for their catastrophic handling of the storm, calling it “the worst response in the history of hurricanes.”

“If you want to see how sick and distorted Kamala Harris’ priorities are, just consider FEMA,” Trump said. “Now we have a horrific disaster in North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee, Florida, and Virginia. And the Harris-Biden administration says they don’t have any money… they spent it all on illegal migrants.”

Once again, Biden and Harris fail the American people in their time of need.

Stay tuned to Prudent Politics.

Election day is quickly approaching. There’s a major issue brewing for the Harris campaign.

Because this devastating news is a last-minute blow Kamala Harris couldn’t afford.

Analysis of Public Sentiment and Its Impact on Vice President Kamala Harris’s Prospects

In a recent analysis, CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten highlighted concerning statistics regarding public sentiment towards the direction of the United States, which could spell trouble for Vice President Kamala Harris as she eyes a potential presidential run. As of now, only 28% of Americans believe the country is on the right track, a figure that historically suggests an incumbent party is at risk of losing an upcoming election.

Enten noted that when an average of just 25% of Americans feel positively about the nation’s trajectory, it typically indicates that the incumbent party will struggle. Conversely, when this figure rises to about 42%, the incumbent party is generally positioned for success. “When does the average, when an incumbent party loses the election? Look at that, it’s just 25%. That looks a heck of a lot like that 28% that currently think the country is on the right track,” he stated.

He further emphasized the significance of these numbers by comparing them to historical election data, stating, “When the White House party wins … 42% on average think the country is on the right track. This 25% looks a lot more like this 28%, it doesn’t look anything like this 42%, this to me is a bad sign for Kamala Harris’ campaign. The bottom line is, it looks a lot more like a loser than it does like a winner when it comes to the country being on the right track.”

The current sentiment among Americans is notably lower than the averages of past incumbent presidents who successfully secured reelection. Historical data shows that successful incumbents had an approval rating of at least 39% during the 1996 election and as high as 47% in 1984, during Ronald Reagan’s landslide victory.

Enten remarked, “Look throughout history… in all of these instances, far more than 28% thought that the country was on the right track. 39% back in 1996, we’ve got an upwards of 47% in ’84, of course that was a blowout for Ronald Reagan. So there is no historical precedent for the White House party winning another term in the White House when just 28% of the country thinks that we’re on the right track.”

However, Enten also acknowledged the potential for breaking historical precedents, referencing the 2022 midterm elections, where Democrats performed better than expected despite only 26% of Americans believing the country was on the right track.

This leads to speculation about the current political climate: “Maybe we’ve entered a new political environment where Donald Trump is so unpopular that these historical norms, these historical measures that we look at, don’t actually mean what we think anymore. I’ll tell you this much, Kamala Harris better hope that’s the case, because otherwise this right track, wrong direction situation will not work out in their favor … They’re gonna have to hope that there is a historical norm broken like in the past midterm because if there isn’t, Donald Trump is going to end up in the White House for another term,” Enten warned.

Current polling indicates that former President Trump holds a favorability rating of 43%, with 52% of Americans viewing him unfavorably, according to FiveThirtyEight. In comparison, Harris’s ratings show a slightly more favorable position, with a 47.3% approval rating and a 46.4% unfavorable rating. As the political landscape evolves, the implications of these statistics will be critical for Harris and the Democratic Party as they prepare for future electoral challenges.

A negative public outlook on the economy can significantly undermine the incumbent party’s standing in the White House, impacting electoral outcomes and governance. When citizens perceive the economy as struggling, they often direct their frustrations toward the current administration, regardless of the actual economic data. This phenomenon occurs for several reasons.

The economy is a primary concern for voters. Issues like inflation, unemployment, and wage stagnation dominate public discourse. If people feel that their financial situations are deteriorating, they may attribute these hardships to the policies and leadership of the sitting president. Even if economic indicators like GDP growth or job creation are positive, personal experiences shape public sentiment, leading to a disconnect between statistical performance and individual perception.

Moreover, a negative economic outlook can diminish voter turnout for the incumbent party. Disillusioned voters may choose to stay home on Election Day, believing their party has failed to deliver tangible benefits. Conversely, motivated by a desire for change, voters may flock to the opposition, seeing them as a solution to their economic woes.

A negative public perception of the economy fosters dissatisfaction and a demand for accountability. This dynamic can hinder the incumbent’s ability to implement policies effectively and can pave the way for a shift in power during elections, illustrating the critical link between public sentiment and political stability.

54% of adults nationwide think the US economy has gotten worse in the last two years, and that figure jumps 5 points to 59% among those without a college degree.#EconomicAttitudes #EducationGap #ConsumerOmnibus pic.twitter.com/BkQuk1FFWw

— Echelon Insights (@EchelonInsights) October 1, 2024

Prudent Politics will be keeping our readers updated on any major 2024 election news.

Americans are already distrustful this year. But this is a massive red flag.

And Republicans are sounding the alarm on an incriminating reality in these key swing states.

The illegal immigrant population has skyrocketed in critical swing states since 2021, raising alarms that mass immigration could influence the outcome of the upcoming November elections.

A detailed report from MarketWatch outlines the explosive rise in illegal immigrants across seven battleground states—states that could determine whether former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris secures the presidency.

The sheer magnitude of this surge is fueling fears that Democrats are leveraging mass immigration as a political strategy, knowing that newly arrived immigrants tend to vote overwhelmingly for their party.

Michigan, which holds 15 Electoral College votes, saw an astonishing 775 percent increase in its illegal immigrant population.

In 2020, President Joe Biden edged out Trump in Michigan by approximately 150,000 votes, whereas Trump narrowly won the state in 2016 by just over 11,000 votes.

Arizona, another pivotal state, saw a similarly dramatic rise with a 734 percent increase in illegal immigrants. Nevada, yet another swing state, recorded a 562 percent increase.

Biden’s 2020 margin of victory in Arizona was razor-thin, less than 11,000 votes, underscoring the potential impact of demographic shifts like these.

Meanwhile, other critical states—Wisconsin, Georgia, and North Carolina—have seen their illegal immigrant populations swell by 467, 401, and 446 percent, respectively.

Pennsylvania, with 19 electoral votes, recorded a 241 percent increase. With such staggering numbers, the question on many minds is whether mass immigration is being weaponized for political gain.

The Daily Wire revealed that a network of leftist non-profits, funded by none other than mega-donor George Soros, is actively working to “sway the outcome” of both national and state elections by naturalizing new citizens and turning them into a reliable voter base.

These organizations even keep track of demographic shifts in swing states like Arizona and Georgia, emphasizing the political implications of mass immigration.

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, voiced similar concerns, warning that mass immigration could result in “permanent one-party rule” under Democrats.

Musk didn’t mince words, accusing Democrats of “deliberate voter importation to swing states & fast-tracking them to citizenship.”

“The only question is when (not if) enough migrants can vote to flip all swing states,” Musk tweeted, pointing out how the 1986 amnesty flipped California permanently blue.

“Unless Trump wins and reverses this scam, 2024 is the last election in America,” Musk boldly declared.

The issue has grown so dire that America First Legal is now suing all 15 counties in Arizona, alleging that they’ve failed to purge illegal immigrants from their voter rolls.

“Every county in AZ is flagrantly defying its duty under state law to expunge illegal voters,” the organization claims.

A recent Heritage Foundation investigation adds fuel to the fire. Undercover footage from a Phoenix apartment complex captured several self-proclaimed non-citizens admitting they were registered to vote, with some openly stating their intent to vote for Harris.

With these staggering figures and mounting concerns, it’s clear that illegal immigration isn’t just an issue of border security—it could very well define the outcome of the 2024 election.

Stay tuned to Prudent Politics.

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are arguably the worst administration in modern American history. This latest blunder only solidifies that.

And the Biden/Harris admin slaps hurricane victims in the face with this brutal response.

In a troubling revelation, the Biden-Harris administration has reportedly diverted over $1 billion in taxpayer funds, originally intended for disaster relief, to support resources for illegal immigrants.

According to The Federalist, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) allocated nearly $364 million in 2023 and an additional $650 million for the 2024 fiscal year to the “Shelter and Services Program,” which assists noncitizens released by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

This program, run in cooperation with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, focuses on providing shelter and services to those who have crossed the border illegally. The reallocation of these funds is now raising serious concerns as FEMA struggles to meet the needs of Americans affected by natural disasters like Hurricane Helene.

On Wednesday, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas addressed the issue, acknowledging the shortfall in FEMA’s long-term funding for disaster relief.

“We are meeting the immediate needs with the money that we have. We are expecting another hurricane hitting,” Mayorkas told reporters, as reported by the Associated Press. He added grimly, “FEMA does not have the funds to make it through the season.”

Currently, Americans in North Carolina, Georgia, and other states are trapped in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, still awaiting assistance. As resources dwindle, frustration is growing among those affected by the storm.

Donald Trump Jr. took to X, writing, “So FEMA is almost out of money to help with Federal Emergencies (you know the FE in FEMA) because they spent almost $1,000,000,000 helping illegal immigrants over the last two years. Got it, but probably tough to explain to those not getting the help they need in GA and NC!”

So FEMA is almost out of money to help with Federal Emergencies (you know the FE in FEMA) because they spent almost $1,000,000,000 helping illegal immigrants over the last two years.

Got it, but probably tough to explain to those not getting the help they need in GA and NC! https://t.co/4n3DqWGiVM

— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) October 3, 2024

Amid the delays in government assistance, some Americans have taken matters into their own hands. One such person is South Carolina pilot Jordan Seidhom, who made efforts to rescue stranded victims in North Carolina by airlifting them to safety. Unfortunately, his heroic efforts were met with threats of arrest for violating flight restrictions.

Just so we’re clear:

The Biden-Harris Admin said there’s no more FEMA money for hurricane victims because we spent $640 MILLION on illegal migrants

And if you dare try and help your fellow dying Americans, you will go to jail.

America cannot take another four years of this! https://t.co/HVxFI7wOwr pic.twitter.com/QxWJf3jnMs

— Ashley St. Clair (@stclairashley) October 3, 2024

Seidhom managed to save two women who were stranded on a mountain with no supplies.

“They only had one day of supplies, which was gone by Saturday. They didn’t have any food, water, no running water, no power. And we were coming back this direction anyway, so we actually took them to Charlotte-Douglas Airport, and they were able to fly home from there,” Seidhom told Queen City News.

As he flew out of the area, he noticed even more people in need of help.

“We spotted within 300, 400 yards of their location [people] were waving for help as my son and I were leaving,” Seidhom added, highlighting the ongoing desperation in the region.

While the government faces increasing scrutiny for its spending decisions, everyday Americans are stepping up to fill the gaps, even in the face of bureaucratic hurdles.

But the question remains: will FEMA be able to assist U.S. citizens during future disasters, or will diverted funds by the Biden/Harris admin continue to hamper relief efforts?

Based on how the current presidential administration has misused relief funds, let’s hope we don’t have to find out.

Stay tuned to Prudent Politics.

Pennsylvania is the most important state to win in November. Democrats are up to no good.

And now the Governor of Pennsylvania has been caught in a crazy election scandal.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has come under scrutiny for using public funds to host a training event aimed at social media influencers, as revealed by documents obtained by reporters with the Daily Caller outlet. The event, dubbed the “Democracy Summer Camp,” took place on July 25 and aimed to educate influencers on how to encourage their followers to vote and recognize misinformation online.

The day-long event, funded by Pennsylvania taxpayers, cost around $4,000, including expenses for meals and beverages. According to the reporters, the governor’s office invited 43 influencers, most of whom had a liberal political presence, with approximately 70% actively promoting Democratic views. The remaining influencers were apolitical but came from demographics that typically favor the Democratic Party, such as college students and African Americans.

During the event, Shapiro addressed the largely liberal crowd, urging them to become active participants in the political process. “We all need to get off the sidelines, get in the game, and fight for what we believe in,” he said. His comments were directed at energizing the influencers to mobilize their followers ahead of the 2024 election.

Al Schmidt, Pennsylvania’s Secretary of the Commonwealth, provided participants with information on voting laws. Gavin Lichtenstein, Shapiro’s director of digital partnerships, also addressed the influencers, emphasizing the role they play in informing their followers about voting deadlines and procedures, including the use of drop boxes.

The event has sparked criticism, particularly from Pennsylvania State Rep. Seth Grove, who questioned the use of taxpayer dollars for what he sees as a partisan effort. “Having the governor’s office use taxpayer funds to only have Democrat social media influencers … is very, very sketchy and was a waste of taxpayer dollars,” Grove said. He further argued that the event was intended to support Democratic campaigns rather than a neutral effort to promote voter turnout.

Among the attendees were several prominent liberal influencers, including Maggie McGregor, the daughter of Democratic National Committee treasurer Virginia McGregor, and comedian Alex Pearlman, who has a large social media following and frequently criticizes Republicans. McGregor, following the event, echoed Shapiro’s call to action, encouraging her followers to develop a “voting plan” and support Democratic candidates.

Pearlman, with about 3 million followers, has been vocal in his opposition to conservative policies, and his content often targets Republican figures. Another attendee, Aaron Parnas, a pro-Ukraine influencer with over 800,000 followers, works for the Miami-Dade County Democratic Party and frequently posts about Democratic causes. Ethan Kelly and Isaiah Martin, both Democratic supporters with significant online followings, were also invited.

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The presence of these influencers, many of whom are staunch Democratic supporters, has led to accusations that the event was more about promoting the Democratic agenda than encouraging unbiased voter participation. Grove voiced concerns that the event lacked transparency and that it further contributed to the spread of misinformation. “There should be a huge level of transparency around this; this is how misinformation begins,” Grove said.

“You got a Democrat administration who is angling to be high ranking in the Democratic Party, looking to be VP, asking national content creators to come to Pennsylvania and they give them what they think should be misinformation, disinformation and honest discussions about elections,” Grove added.

Adding to the controversy is the involvement of MeidasTouch and Betches News, two left-leaning media brands, which provided guidance to attendees on how to make their social media posts go viral. MeidasTouch, originally founded as an anti-Trump political action committee, has faced accusations of spreading falsehoods in the past.

As Shapiro continues to face criticism, there are calls for the governor’s campaign to reimburse the state for the event. Grove, one of the leading voices against the summer camp, said, “They know they were in the wrong, they knew they were using taxpayer funds to do an event solely for Democrats.”

“They shouldn’t have done it, they shouldn’t have used taxpayer dollars and I think Governor Shapiro’s campaign should reimburse the citizens of the commonwealth for this event,” Grove, the leading GOP member on the PA House Appropriations Committee has said about the controversy. “They know they were in the wrong, they knew they were using taxpayer funds to do an event solely for Democrats.”

Prudent Politics will keep our readers updated on any major news from this breaking story.

Harris wants one thing: the White House. She has no interest in serving Americans.

And now Kamala Harris is getting panned for these revolting actions against this group of Americans.

While millions of Americans faced the gut-wrenching reality of losing their homes, Vice President Kamala Harris was busy campaigning across the country, seemingly unfazed by the unfolding disaster.

Hurricane Helene, a catastrophic Category 4 storm, made landfall in Florida on Thursday before wreaking havoc across Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Kentucky.

Virginia and other states also bore the brunt. The storm claimed over 175 lives, with hundreds still missing, authorities reported.

A week after the storm hit, President Joe Biden and Harris finally made their way to the disaster zone—Biden to the Carolinas, and Harris to Georgia. But their sluggish response raised eyebrows, and rightly so.

The pair defended their delayed visit by claiming they didn’t want to disrupt emergency efforts. A curious excuse from leaders who are supposed to be at the helm in times of crisis.

Criticism mounted as both Biden and Harris were notably absent from the White House while Helene ravaged the Southeast. Biden enjoyed a beach retreat in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, instead of monitoring the situation closely.

When questioned about his lack of presence, Biden quipped, “I was commanding it. I was on the phone for at least two hours… It’s called a telephone.” Not exactly the hands-on leadership Americans might expect in the face of disaster.

While Biden cut his vacation short and returned to Washington on Sunday, Harris was still on her West Coast campaign trail, seemingly more concerned with her political future than the devastation back East.

In the storm’s aftermath, she visited Arizona to pose for photos in front of a section of Trump’s border wall—the same wall she once disparaged as a “medieval vanity project.”

From there, she hopped over to California, where she spent the weekend raising millions of dollars at high-dollar fundraisers in San Francisco and Los Angeles. The devastation from Hurricane Helene, it seemed, was little more than an afterthought.

Even as she issued a statement on Saturday expressing sympathy for hurricane victims, Harris was raising over $28 million at a Los Angeles event.

Her words of concern, while delivering a fundraising windfall, felt disconnected from the dire reality facing American families.

While Harris was focused on securing campaign dollars, Donald Trump took a decidedly different approach.

He launched a GoFundMe page for hurricane victims, raising over $3 million in a matter of hours.

Trump, always one to take action, was briefed by FEMA in Georgia and even visited devastated neighborhoods on Sunday, offering direct support to those affected.

Harris, meanwhile, seemed to treat the disaster as an inconvenience, briefly interrupting her campaign tour for a phone briefing from FEMA before heading to yet another rally in Las Vegas.

She did eventually cut her Nevada trip short and returned to Washington, but the delay left many wondering whether she was more concerned about political appearances than the suffering of hurricane victims.

As Americans rebuild their lives, it’s clear who prioritized action—and who prioritized ambition.

Stay tuned to Prudent Politics.

Congress is usually quiet in an election year. But they’re putting the White House on notice.

Because Congress has sent a letter to Biden and Harris with a fiery direct order.

Republican Florida Representative Brian Mast has called on President Joe Biden to halt a foreign aid package exceeding $300 million meant for people in Hamas-controlled Gaza. Instead, Mast urged Biden to redirect the funds to Americans impacted by Hurricane Helene, according to a letter obtained by the Daily Caller News Foundation.

Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm, has already claimed more than 150 lives since making landfall in Florida on the evening of September 26. The hurricane swept through several states, including North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, causing widespread destruction. In his letter, Mast appealed for the $336 million intended for Gaza to be reallocated to “families right here on American soil reeling from the fallout and devastation” caused by the hurricane.

“While your administration has mobilized federal agencies and resources to respond to this disaster, the full cost of the damage is unlikely to become clear for weeks to come. In light of that reality, I urge you to put America First and ensure federal agencies coordinating relief and rebuilding efforts have sufficient funding in place,” wrote Mast.

He continued, “Using existing presidential authority, the White House should raid foreign assistance funds earmarked for countries and jurisdictions run by regimes and terrorist groups working against America’s interest. A clear candidate for this is the $336 million foreign aid package the United States Agency for International Development plans to send to the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip.”

🚨 Joe Biden and Kamala Harris used nearly ONE BILLION DOLLARS of FEMA money to house ILLEGAL ALIENS.

This is money that should have gone to AMERICAN CITIZENS dealing with natural disasters, like Hurricane Helene.

— Rep. Brian Mast (@RepBrianMast) October 3, 2024

Earlier in the week, the U.S. government announced an additional humanitarian aid package for Gaza and the West Bank, bringing the total U.S. aid to over $1 billion since October 2023, according to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

While both President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have visited the hurricane-ravaged areas, concerns over the adequacy of government aid have been raised. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas cautioned on Wednesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is running low on funds as the total damages from Hurricane Helene could reach $35 billion, according to estimates by reinsurance company Gallagher Re.

Hurricane Helene ranks among the deadliest U.S. storms since Hurricane Katrina, leaving countless residents struggling to recover from the devastation. One of the hardest-hit areas was Asheville, North Carolina, which was left isolated due to severe road damage, power outages, and the loss of cellphone service, according to the *StarTribune*.

FEMA has already provided more than $20 million in flexible funding to thousands of survivors and deployed over 1,500 workers, supported by more than 5,000 federal employees. The agency has also shipped over 9.3 million meals, 11.2 million liters of water, 150 generators, and 260,000 tarps to the affected region.

It remains uncertain whether Congress will reconvene before the scheduled November 12 session to approve additional emergency funding. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson acknowledged in a post on X that while lawmakers have already allocated $20 billion in disaster relief for FEMA, they are prepared to do their “part to help these communities recover.”

Mast concluded his letter by criticizing the allocation of U.S. funds abroad, stating, “The United States has contributed billions of dollars over the years to the cause of the Palestinians with no tangible benefit to American interests to show for it. Simply put, America’s tax dollars should feed families at home — not fuel our foes abroad.”

Americans are increasingly frustrated with the vast sums of money being allocated to foreign aid, especially as natural disasters devastate communities at home. With billions of dollars being sent abroad each year, many question why those funds aren’t directed toward rebuilding and supporting the U.S. in times of crisis. In the wake of Hurricane Helene, which caused widespread damage across several states, the debate has grown louder.

Critics argue that while the U.S. spends hundreds of billions on foreign aid, American citizens are left struggling to recover from disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, and floods. As families rebuild their homes and lives, many feel that their government’s priorities are misplaced. Politicians like Florida Representative Brian Mast have called for reallocating foreign aid funds to help Americans affected by such disasters.

Mast’s recent plea to redirect a $336 million aid package earmarked for Gaza to assist hurricane victims highlights a sentiment shared by many who believe “America First” should be more than just rhetoric. He and others argue that foreign aid often serves governments or regimes that don’t align with U.S. interests, while Americans face delayed or insufficient relief.

This isn’t just a partisan matter, either. Americans of all backgrounds are indicating that they are extremely disappointed in the way the Biden-Harris administration is handling this crisis, right before a critical election in which Donald Trump is looking as strong as ever.

Prudent Politics will keep you updated on any developments from the White House on this issue.

The U.S. Supreme Court has handed down huge rulings. Another critical one has reached their steps.

As the U.S. Supreme Court has received this emergency filing from a swing state.

In the state of Georgia, a county Judge recently ruled that the state’s abortion restrictions for most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy were unconstitutional, saying they were “arbitrary laws,” though many states have passed similar laws due to the fact that as early as six weeks a baby’s heartbeat can be identified.

The ruling meant that there was a temporary injunction on the execution of the law on the books, preventing the Georgia executive branch from being allowed to enforce the law just yet.

The Georgia Attorney General’s office has made a strong appeal to the state’s Supreme Court, urging them to reinstate an abortion restriction law that was recently struck down by a Fulton County judge. Georgia Solicitor General Stephen Petrany submitted the court filing, asking the justices to uphold “basic constitutional principles” by overturning a decision made by Fulton Superior Judge Robert McBurney. McBurney had declared the state’s abortion law unconstitutional, arguing it violated a woman’s right to liberty, which includes making personal decisions about her own body.

The 2019 Georgia law bans most abortions once fetal cardiac activity is detectable, typically around six weeks into pregnancy. This law took effect in 2022 after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, which had ensured a national right to abortion for nearly five decades. The state’s current stance emphasizes that the Georgia Constitution does not guarantee the right to elective abortion. The state further argues that the right to privacy cannot include abortion, as abortion “always harms a third party,” namely the unborn child.

Petrany’s filing drives home the urgency of the matter from a pro-life standpoint. He wrote, “Every day that illegal abortions continue is another day that the lives of tiny, unique individuals are ended. There are toddlers alive today because this Court stayed the superior court’s previous order.” This argument highlights the belief that every unborn life deserves protection from the moment fetal cardiac activity is detected.

However, the legal battle has been met with fierce opposition from abortion rights advocates. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), representing various groups that support abortion access, expressed disappointment over the state’s move. Andrea Young, executive director of the ACLU of Georgia, criticized the state for taking what she considers an “extreme” stance, arguing it restricts reproductive freedom. She said, “We have already seen the tragic consequences of this extreme policy and we will continue to fight in the courts and at the ballot box.”

Adding fuel to the ongoing debate, nonprofit news organization ProPublica recently reported that two Georgia women, Amber Thurman and Candi Miller, died from abortion-related complications after the law took effect in 2022. These cases have become central to the arguments from pro-abortion advocates who claim that restricting access to abortion endangers women’s lives.

The legal and moral fight over abortion in Georgia continues, with pro-life advocates emphasizing the protection of the unborn as paramount. The argument that every life, no matter how early, is precious and deserves protection is at the heart of this push to reinstate the abortion restrictions. Meanwhile, the court is now tasked with balancing constitutional interpretations in a decision that will affect countless lives.

Democrats Unwilling To Restrict Abortion At All

While Republicans have been on their back feet on the issue of abortion, some are starting to push back on the far-Left extremism on the abortion issue in pointing out that Democrats effectively don’t want any American to have a say on the matter in their own state or locale.

During the Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, Vice President Harris was claiming that there’s no one letting babies die after they are born, also known as “post-birth abortions”. This is a lie, and pro-life groups have pointed this out since then, pushing back on the radical pro-abortionists.

In this ad below, Students for Life Action produced a TV ad that shares audio of a baby gasping for air while they share facts about how some babies are left to perish because doctors and the parents won’t do anything for the baby trying to survive.

At this week's Presidential Debate, ABC, the Democrats, and Harris-Walz campaign lied to America about late-term abortion and infanticide.

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During that debate, Donald Trump tried to ask Kamala Harris if she supported restricted abortions at all if she believes there’s virtually no one getting last-minute abortions, but she wouldn’t answer the question. Of course, ABC moderators didn’t hold her feet to the fire.

That’s the kicker here. For now, Democrats are getting away with being able to parade around their abortion issue like it’s a Holy Grail. The problem is that they are overplaying their hands. The majority of Americans do not want the issue of abortion federalized, and they actually want it handled at the state level.

Democrats have just been successful in fear-mongering on this issue so far.

Prudent Politics will keep our readers updated on any critical legal updates in this case.

The Democrats are panicking. They can feel this race slipping away from them.

And now this top Republican exposes Kamala Harris’ most boneheaded decision.

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy didn’t hold back Wednesday, arguing that Vice President Kamala Harris chose Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) as her running mate because he “most reminds her” of President Joe Biden.

In McCarthy’s view, this speaks volumes about the Harris campaign’s overall incompetence.

Citing Walz’s weak showing during the first and only vice presidential debate, McCarthy pointed out that the campaign seems clueless.

“They don’t know what they’re doing,” McCarthy said bluntly, alluding to the lackluster leadership and judgment Harris has displayed throughout her bid for the presidency while simultaneously juggling her vice-presidential responsibilities, including overseeing aid for Hurricane Helene.

McCarthy didn’t mince words about Harris’s choice of running mate, telling Fox News’s Jesse Watters, “The one thing that debate answered for me? Why did she pick Tim Walz? He most reminds her of Joe Biden.

It’s the only other explanation after watching it.” His statement highlights the striking similarities between Walz and Biden—neither inspire much confidence on the debate stage or in leadership roles.

Regarding the devastation from Hurricane Helene, McCarthy was quick to blast both Biden and Harris for their tepid response to the crisis.

He criticized their failure to prioritize the victims and provide meaningful relief, emphasizing that if he were in their shoes, he would have set everything else aside to focus on helping those affected on the ground.

This sharp rebuke underscores McCarthy’s belief that Harris is distracted by her presidential ambitions at a time when Americans need real leadership.

Particularly infuriating to McCarthy was the insufficient $750 FEMA is offering to disaster victims.

He pointed out that Harris was so out of touch, she didn’t even know the amount and had to read it off a paper.

“That’s the worst part,” he said, showcasing just how disconnected the vice president is from the struggles of everyday Americans in crisis.

In the aftermath of the hurricane, Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) has called for an emergency special session in Congress to address the urgent need for disaster relief.

Even some Democrats, like Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL), have criticized the lack of action, arguing that Congress should have dealt with FEMA funding before going on recess.

Meanwhile, Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL), who is actively involved in recovery efforts in North Carolina, slammed FEMA’s resource shortages, pointing out that the agency’s involvement in “immigration resettlement” is draining its capacity.

He highlighted the $300 million FEMA and U.S. Customs and Border Protection have allocated to communities for immigrant resettlement, a move that’s clearly impacting FEMA’s ability to handle natural disasters effectively.

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas confirmed Wednesday that FEMA is running dangerously low on funds for the rest of hurricane season—a stark reminder of the mismanagement plaguing this administration.

McCarthy’s criticisms spotlight the disconnect between Harris’s political aspirations and the real issues facing Americans under her watch.

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The Biden-Harris administration have destroyed the border. But the reality is far worse.

And now ICE announced terrifying news from the southern border that is dropping jaws.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has been wasting millions of taxpayer dollars on unused bed space while allowing hundreds of thousands of criminal migrants to remain free, as Merrick Garland’s Justice Department continues to drop the ball on immigration enforcement.

As of July 21, more than 425,000 convicted criminal noncitizens are on ICE’s non-detained docket, living freely across the U.S., according to data released by ICE acting Director Patrick Lechleitner.

This staggering number was disclosed to Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), alongside additional revelations that another 222,141 migrants with pending criminal charges are also on ICE’s non-detained list.

Adding to the outrage, a recent inspector general report revealed that ICE squandered approximately $160 million on unused detention bed space, all while these dangerous criminals remain loose.

It’s yet another example of the Biden administration’s lax enforcement of immigration laws under the so-called leadership of Merrick Garland and Vice President Kamala Harris, who seems more interested in dismantling ICE than in securing the border.

“[Vice President] Kamala Harris isn’t just [President Joe] Biden’s border czar, she’s also his ‘Abolish ICE Director,’ directing the agency in charge of enforcing our immigration laws to allow convicted murderers and rapists to roam free,” said R.J. Hauman, president of the National Immigration Center for Enforcement.

“This is an act of treason.”

And while ICE is letting criminal illegal migrants off the hook, the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General revealed that eight prison facilities across the U.S. were paid $160 million for unused bed space between fiscal years 2020 and 2023.

The waste is staggering—one facility, the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, Washington, received $40 million for empty beds.

While ICE is required to maintain enough bed space for surges in detainee populations and to comply with safety regulations, the inspector general report emphasized the need for balance to avoid this level of waste.

“ICE must also strive for balance to avoid wasting funds on empty beds,” the report stated. Clearly, this balance has been completely overlooked under Garland’s DOJ.

Making matters worse, Lechleitner’s letter to Rep. Gonzales highlighted how sanctuary cities—places that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities—are actively undermining efforts to apprehend and deport these criminals.

Between October 2020 and July 2024, over 23,500 ICE detainers were denied by local law enforcement agencies, making it nearly impossible to get dangerous criminals off the streets.

Rep. Gonzales minced no words about the situation, stating, “The data released by ICE is beyond disturbing, and it should be a wake-up call for the Biden-Harris administration and cities across the country that hide behind sanctuary policies.”

The data paints a damning picture: while ICE wastes taxpayer money, criminal migrants are free to roam the country unchecked.

And the Biden-Harris administration, along with Merrick Garland’s DOJ, continues to fail in its duty to protect the American people.

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The Harris-Walz ticket is floundering. There may not be any righting this ship.

Because Tim Walz confessed one shocking fact about his past that has Kamala in hysterics

In a revealing moment during the vice presidential vetting process, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz reportedly admitted to Vice President Kamala Harris that debating wasn’t his strong suit.

Despite this, Harris, who later joked about being sleep-deprived at the time, chose the 60-year-old governor as her VP pick, bypassing more seasoned contenders like Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro.

Tuesday night, Walz’s self-proclaimed debate weaknesses were on full display during a face-off with Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio).

Pundits across the political spectrum didn’t hold back, criticizing Walz for his nervous demeanor, lack of preparation, and overall fidgety performance.

Harris and Walz had sat down for their running mate interview back on August 4 at the VP’s Washington, DC, residence. Despite Walz’s open concerns about his liabilities, Harris prioritized her rapport with him over the strengths of other candidates.

As the debate approached, Walz’s nerves were palpable. He reportedly expressed to confidants that he was worried about disappointing Harris and making her regret her choice, according to CNN. The Trump-Vance team, however, was quick to downplay the reports of Walz’s jitters.

“Tim Walz is very good in debates. Really good,” said senior Trump campaign adviser Jason Miller, confidently dismissing concerns. He assured reporters that Walz would be “very well prepared” and wouldn’t resemble the “effeminate caricature” seen at rallies with Harris.

But once Walz stepped on stage, his shaky start seemed to confirm the low expectations set by his own party.

Within minutes, Walz bungled a crucial question about a preemptive strike by Israel against Iran, confusing the two nations in a stunning gaffe.

It wasn’t long before he labeled himself a “knucklehead” when addressing his misleading claim about being in China during the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre.

Following the debate, Vance reflected on Walz’s struggles with surprising empathy. “I was nervous. I mean hell, I do a lot of these interviews, but I was nervous. It was the biggest stage of my life,” he said to Fox News.

“To be fair to Tim Walz, he had a very tough job—and that is to defend the policies of Kamala Harris.”

Despite the visible missteps, the Harris-Walz camp and their staunchest supporters tried to spin the debate as a success or, at worst, a draw. They pointed to instant polls that suggested a mixed reaction from viewers. But even typically Democrat-friendly pundits weren’t buying it.

CNN anchor Abby Phillip noted a glaring lack of preparation on Walz’s part. “I think there was a clear lack of preparation and execution here,” she said.

Co-moderator Dana Bash took a different angle, suggesting that Walz’s problem was the opposite—too much preparation. “He had so many lines that he was clearly trying to say,” Bash remarked, adding that his lack of experience with national media was painfully obvious.

Even prominent voices critical of Trump and Vance were left unimpressed. Bulwark editor-at-large Bill Kristol didn’t mince words: “You know it wasn’t a good night when the best your allies can say is, ‘Don’t worry, vice presidential debates don’t matter.’” David Frum, a former speechwriter for George W. Bush, was even more blunt, saying, “Vance is going home tonight with Walz’s wallet. Vance didn’t even have to snatch it, Walz just handed it over.”

Perhaps most telling was the half-hearted defense from Walz’s own supporters. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), after chuckling at Jake Tapper’s suggestion that she would have done better, said Walz would be a great vice president because “he’s someone that you can trust” and is “plainspoken.”

Though, in a subtle acknowledgment of his debate performance, she conceded that Walz “may not use the exact right word” every time.

Walz is now set to continue campaigning with a bus tour through Pennsylvania, alongside Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.). As of now, no additional debates between the two tickets have been scheduled, and after Tuesday night’s showing, that might be a blessing for the Harris-Walz camp.

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