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Amid rising tensions, various media outlets portrayed the funds as essential for providing immediate care and support for migrants, many of whom have fled dire circumstances in their home countries. The argument employed by Nome and the Trump administration articulated a broader concern. They questioned the appropriateness of using FEMA funds, which are ostensibly designated for disaster relief, to finance accommodations for migrants, thereby diverting funds away from American citizens affected by natural disasters.