Venezuelans need to be taken care of they do NOT need to become Drag Quen

The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela has reached unprecedented limits, and it is our moral and Christian duty to care for those fleeing the Marxist regime that has devastated their country. Venezuelans are arriving at our borders, not just physically exhausted but also with their spirits broken by the scarcity of food and medicine, a direct result of the socialist policies implemented under the shadow of Hugo Chávez and his successors. It is estimated that the average Venezuelan has lost 15 pounds due to lack of access to adequate nutrition, a situation that no one should face in the 21st century.

Now, amidst this tragedy, an initiative has emerged that many of us find not only out of context but also offensive. Upon arriving in Ecuador and eventually in the United States, a country known as the "Beacon of Hope" for many around the world, these refugees encounter a program, funded by none other than the U.S. Department of State, offering them the opportunity to become "drag queens." The idea that people who have fled oppression and misery find in our country a program that prioritizes progressive delusions over their basic needs is, without a doubt, a disturbing image and a misuse of resources.

This program, costing $35,000, has sparked a debate about what should be the priority of our government when it comes to helping those in need. The outrage this situation provokes is not just personal but collective among those who see this as a deviation from our fundamental mission as a nation: to provide shelter, food, medical care, and opportunities for rebuilding to those in need, not entertainment or identity transformations that do not address their immediate problems.

It is essential that humanitarian aid policies be reconsidered. Venezuelans do not need to be transformed into Drag Queens; they need to be cared for, fed, educated, and helped to rebuild their lives with dignity. This situation does not reflect the values of our great nation, known for its spirit of service and help to our fellow man. It's time for our State Department to focus on what truly matters: the survival and wellbeing of those seeking refuge on our lands.

The debate over the appropriate use of federal resources is crucial, especially in times when need is so palpable. Efforts should be centered on projects that offer real solutions to the refugees' problems, not initiatives that seem more like an attempt at "image washing" or the imposition of cultural agendas that have no place in an emergency humanitarian context.