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Trump to visit disaster zones in North Carolina and California : NPR
President Trump, shown here standing with first lady Melania Trump, speaks to reporters at the White House before leaving for his trip to North Carolina and California on Jan. 24.
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President Trump is taking the first trip of his term on Friday to North Carolina and California, visiting communities grappling with recovery from natural disasters.
In Fletcher, N.C., Trump is receiving a briefing on recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene — and then meeting with families in Swannanoa.
Trump, who has been critical of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, repeated some of his complaints after landing in Asheville, N.C.
“They’ve been abused by what’s happened,” Trump said. “FEMA has really let us down, let the country down.”
He vowed to “supply the money — supply a lot of the money” for recovery. But Trump also said that he thinks state governments should take care of disasters.
Later on Friday, he will tour the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, and get a briefing on the wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles.
Trump has said he feels that North Carolina was treated “unfairly” by the Biden administration after Hurricane Helene, which hit in the middle of the presidential campaign. He has said, without evidence, that Democrats withheld aid from Republican areas.
He has also indicated he sees aid for California as leverage for getting support from Democrats in Congress for some of his legislative priorities.
This is a continuing story that may be updated.
President Trump to Visit Disaster Zones in North Carolina and California
President Donald Trump has announced plans to visit the disaster-stricken areas in North Carolina and California following the devastating wildfires and Hurricane Florence. The President’s visit comes as residents in both states continue to grapple with the aftermath of these natural disasters.
In North Carolina, Hurricane Florence caused widespread flooding and destruction, leaving thousands of residents displaced and in need of assistance. Trump’s visit to the state will provide an opportunity for him to assess the damage and offer support to those affected by the storm.
In California, the wildfires have ravaged communities, destroying homes and displacing tens of thousands of residents. The President’s visit to the state will allow him to meet with first responders and see firsthand the devastation caused by the fires.
While the President’s visits will undoubtedly bring attention to the ongoing recovery efforts in these states, some critics question the timing and motives behind his trips. Nevertheless, Trump’s presence in North Carolina and California is sure to be met with both support and scrutiny as the affected communities continue to rebuild and recover.
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