Kamala Harris is facing severe criticism over alleged actions during the recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene.

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Members of Aerial Recovery, a highly respected rescue organization composed of veterans and first responders, have accused Harris of staging a photo-op at the expense of hurricane victims who desperately needed aid.

The allegations were discussed during an interview on Thursday with former Navy SEAL Shawn Ryan on his podcast.

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Volunteers Jonathan Howard and Charlie Keebaugh, who have been actively involved in relief efforts in North Carolina after the devastating storm, shared their experiences and what they claim to have witnessed during the relief efforts.

Aerial Recovery, according to its official website, deploys humanitarian special operators to respond to natural and man-made disasters and also combats sex trafficking.

The organization has been on the ground in North Carolina providing assistance to those impacted by Hurricane Helene.

However, Howard revealed disturbing details during the podcast that have raised serious questions about Harris’ involvement in the recovery operations.

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According to Howard, sources told him that Harris had ordered the North Carolina National Guard to load a C-17 cargo plane with supplies solely for the purpose of a photo opportunity.

Even more alarming, Howard claimed that Harris was aware that the life-saving supplies would never reach the victims of the hurricane.

Howard recounted the story to Ryan, who expressed disbelief at the accusation, prompting Howard to repeat the claim. “From that video, I started getting a lot of messages from actual aircraft commanders, like squadron commanders,” Howard explained. “I had a squadron commander from North Carolina reach out to me. They had to load a C-17 full of supplies just to take a photo op for Kamala. And they never sent the bird. They loaded an entire C-17 full of supplies for the hurricane victims just for Kamala to go there…That was a North Carolina National Guard unit 06 that reached out to me. They did a photo op with the intention of never sending aid. It was just a photo op.”

BREAKING: Kamala Harris ordered the North Carolina National Guard to load disaster relief supplies onto a cargo plane just for a photo op with the intention of NEVER sending the supplies to storm victims

This disqualifies her from running for office pic.twitter.com/RZnKnKeZ6u— Hodgetwins (@hodgetwins) October 10, 2024

These allegations have fueled growing criticism of the Harris-Biden administration’s handling of the recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene.

The administration has already been accused of neglecting the victims, many of whom are from rural areas that primarily oppose the current administration.

Reports have also criticized the administration for prioritizing aid to illegal immigrants over American citizens, pointing to the distribution of $750 checks to hurricane victims while billions in FEMA funds are directed elsewhere.

The accusations surrounding the alleged photo-op come as the administration seeks additional funding for FEMA, while some have suggested that the agency could be made the scapegoat if relief efforts fall short.

The claims by Howard and other members of Aerial Recovery add another layer of controversy to the situation, raising questions about the administration’s priorities during a time of crisis.

As the recovery efforts continue, these allegations are likely to fuel further debate about the response to Hurricane Helene and the role of the federal government in providing aid to those affected.

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