Biden Criticized for $700 Payments to Hawaii Families After Billions Spent on Ukraine

Biden was rebuked for sending just $700 to families who survived the deadly Hawaii fires, after refusing to talk about the tragedy.

President Joe Biden speaks in Milwaukee, Wis., on Aug. 15, 2023. Scott Olson/Getty Images

The Biden administration’s decision to provide the survivors of Hawaii wildfires with $700 in payments is drawing blowback as many critics point towards the billions spent in monetary assistance on supporting Ukrainian war efforts.

“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,” President Biden said in an Aug. 14 post on social media.