Alina Habba slammed for spreading false claim of 'babies floating' while blasting Biden's Helene response

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Alina Habba, spokesperson for former President Donald Trump, has faced backlash for her startling assertion during a recent appearance on Fox News.

While discussing the Biden administration's response to Hurricane Helene, which wreaked havoc in parts of the southeastern US, Habba claimed that “babies are floating in the water” as a way to criticize relief efforts.

Alina Habba's misleading claim sparks controversy amid hurricane relief efforts

During her segment on 'The Story', Habba aimed to highlight the struggles faced by residents in Western Carolina, saying, “These are real people with real issues. They don’t need a $750 handout for a press headline. They need help. They need water. There are still people missing. There are babies floating in the water, and [the Harris campaign is] on podcasts? That’s what the Harris team is doing.”

Host Martha MacCallum quickly challenged Habba’s claim, asking, “Where did you see that report of a baby floating in the water?”

Habba responded, “We have absolutely heard there are children floating,” but did not provide any evidence to support her assertion. The discussion shifted as MacCallum noted the number of confirmed casualties, stating, “Two hundred and—” to which Habba replied, “Thirty-two. Yeah, thank you,” before praising Trump.

Critics have pointed out that there seems to be no credible basis for Habba’s alarming assertion. This incident follows a pattern of misinformation surrounding Hurricane Helene, including Trump’s unfounded allegations that hurricane aid was being misallocated to migrants rather than to those directly affected by the storm.

Alina Habba’s 'floating babies' comment sparks ridicule and anger online

Alina Habba’s inflammatory comment about “babies floating in the water” during her appearance on Fox News has triggered a flood of reactions on social media. 

One user wrote, "What a piece of human garbage."

Another user commented, "That's the lamest of "call outs." Jesus."

One said, "Shut your ignorant and evil mouth @AlinaHabba People need realtime honest information right now. I’m in NC, you’re not. Sit your failed a*s down."

Another replied, "Everyone knows babies can’t float."

One added, "MAGAts have a tremendous fixation with everything related to the word baby, except when they almost become adults in foster care and orphanages."

Another replied, "Floating babies all over the place?!?!? What is she even talking about?!?!"

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