Biden commits to providing $1 billion in aid to Africa while North Carolina residents persist in facing challenges following Hurricane Helene.

On Tuesday, President Biden committed $1 billion in humanitarian aid to Africans affected by droughts and food insecurity, while North Carolina residents are still recovering from Hurricane Helene's destruction.

The United States remains the world's largest provider of humanitarian aid and development assistance. Biden announced $1 billion in new humanitarian support for Africans displaced by droughts and food insecurity. African leaders and citizens seek more than just aid; they seek investment.

The United States is strengthening our ties with Africa through various initiatives, including aid, investment, and trade, shifting our role from patron to partner to address the infrastructure gap.

This week, Biden's visit to Angola signifies his first trip to Africa as president, coinciding with the ongoing struggles faced by North Carolina residents following Hurricane Helene's devastation in late September.

The White House requested $98 billion in additional disaster relief funding last month to aid areas affected by Hurricane Helene.

Both sides of Congress have vowed to act promptly upon receiving a formal request from the Biden administration.

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell stated last month that her agency requires an additional $40 billion in funding beyond its 2025 budget request to support ongoing recovery efforts from the storms and fulfill its mission objectives until the end of the fiscal year.

Despite the lack of funds, some criticize Biden's foreign-first approach, which was highlighted in a video of him announcing $1 billion in Africa on Tuesday.

BREAKING: Joe Biden announced a $1B aid package for African nations affected by natural disasters. However, one user on X expressed disgust over the lack of aid for North Carolina, which is also recovering from natural disasters.

Another stated on X that this is the WORST President of all time.

Another user inquired, "Why does Joe Biden have such a deep-seated hatred for America?"

The White House declined to comment on the matter when Planet Chronicle Digital requested a response.

In late September, more than 100 people were killed in North Carolina as part of the U.S. Southeast was ravaged by Helene.

The estimated damage caused by it is worth billions of dollars.

Previously, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., stated to Planet Chronicle Digital that the storm could potentially be one of the most costly in U.S. history.

Planet Chronicle Digital’s Elizabeth Elkind contributed to this report.