President Trump will visit North Carolina to address the ongoing recovery from Hurricane Helene and has criticized the responses of Joe Biden and California leaders regarding natural disaster management. There’s a push to reform FEMA as conservative allies suggest reducing funds for state disaster management. North Carolina lawmakers are committed to aiding recovery, having recently approved an additional $604 million for hurricane relief. Governor Josh Stein's administration prioritized recovery, including appointing leadership for the Western North Carolina recovery team amid ongoing political disputes over recovery funding and responsibilities.
Trump will tour areas in the western part of the state still damaged following Hurricane Helene, focusing on recovery efforts.
He has criticized former President Joe Biden for his administration's response in North Carolina, while also targeting California leaders for falsely claimed policies worsening wildfires.
A month after Helene, North Carolina state lawmakers signed off on a measure to provide $604 million more toward recovery and relief.
Governor Josh Stein appointed a former Wake County Commissioner to lead the WNC recovery team as building the area back is a main priority.
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