Why does the US gov't help other countries but not our own citizens?

Question

for example, we send millions of dollars of relief to countries like myanmar, but there are still victims of hurricane katrina living in fema trailers

Answer 1

Because the US government must maintain its "colonies" around the world in order access the resources.

Answer 2

Welcome to America :)

Answer 3

There is no money is helping our own. Ever see the movie Catch 22? Well, we're getting bombed.

Answer 4

Yes, they are living in FEMA trailers.  So the government is helping its own citizens.  Who do you think provided the trailers?  OUR GOVERNMENT.

Answer 5

The entire premise of your question is wrong. 93% of US tax dollars stays in America to help American citizens.