"It breaks my heart and angers me" - Kelley Earnhardt criticizes Kamala Harris' announcement on Hurricane Helene aid for victims

Kelley Earnhardt Miller has criticized US Vice President Kamala Harris’ announcement on Federal Emergency Management Agency’s $750 aid for Hurricane Helene victims. She acknowledged feeling upset about the program, arguing that the one-time dispensation could afford a two-day hotel stay only.

Miller is the sister of former NASCAR Cup Series driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and daughter of seven-time Cup champion Dale Earnhardt Sr. She is also the chief executive officer at JR Motorsports Xfinity team co-owned with his brother and Rick Hendrick, founder of Hendrick Motorsports.

In an Instagram story, Earnhardt Miller reacted to Harris’ announcement and said:

“I just watched our vice president give a press conference declaring this. It breaks my heart and angers me.”

She added:

“If a republican vice president said this, I’d be just as upset. Why do American citizens come last?”

Kelley Earnhardt Miller's statement on Instagram - Source: @kelleyearnhardtmiller

Kelley Earnhardt Miller’s statement was in response to an Instagram post breaking down what the $750 dispensation could offer victims of the hurricane.

The post suggested that the aid could only provide a hotel for a night or two, along with breakfast.

Moreover, the post wrote about illegal immigrants getting to stay in four-star hotels in some of the most expensive cities along with meals paid for up to six months. It also mentioned a $2,200 monthly allowance and other fully paid amenities given to them.

According to Kamala Harris, the $750 dispensation is offered to victims for “food, baby formula, and the like.” She also announced that FEMA personnel are going door-to-door to provide the aid, with an option to apply online for individuals who may have electricity and an internet connection.

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Kelley Earnhardt Miller and the NASCAR community offered their support to Hurricane Helene victims

Earlier this week, Kelley Earnhardt Miller, along with other NASCAR personalities, offered their support to the victims of Hurricane Helene across several states such as Florida and Georgia.

The JR Motorsports CEO sympathized with the victims, saying:

“Insane. Praying for all.”

Kelley Earnhardt Miller expressed her concerns for the affected - Source: @kelleyearnhardtmiller

Taylor Nemechek, wife of NASCAR Cup Series driver John Hunter Nemechek, also expressed her condolences to those affected. In an Instagram story, she wrote:

“My heart goes out to everyone affected by Helene, let's do what we can to help!”

NASCAR Cup Series teams also provided support by utilizing their assets to deliver goods to the victims. Joe Gibbs Racing, the team that fields four Cup drivers including Denny Hamlin, used its air assets to fly donations from its headquarters to the affected families.

Among the donations include water, boxed non-perishable food, and tarps.

Heather Gibbs, wife of Joe Gibbs’ late son Coy, took to Instagram and shared an update on the team’s aid program.

“Praying for everyone impacted by the catastrophic aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Grateful for the brave men and women that have selflessly jumped into action. @joegibbsracing is using all of our air assets to assist. Our pilots flew in supply drops all day yesterday, search and rescue teams are being dropped off today,” Gibbs wrote.

Reports say that the death toll from Hurricane Helene has reached more than 200.