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On the first trip of his second term, Trump will visit disaster zones in North Carolina and California


Published on 2025-01-24 10:20:38 - PBS
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  • He has sharply criticized President Joe Biden's administration for its handling of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, and he's suggested withholding money from California unless it changes water policies.

On his first trip of his second term, President Donald Trump planned to visit disaster zones in North Carolina and California. In North Carolina, he was set to assess the damage from Hurricane Florence, which had caused widespread flooding and necessitated extensive recovery efforts. Trump's visit aimed to highlight the federal government's response to the disaster, including the deployment of FEMA and other resources. Following this, he intended to travel to California to survey the aftermath of devastating wildfires, which had ravaged parts of the state, destroying homes and leading to significant loss. His visits were intended to underscore his administration's commitment to disaster relief and to address criticisms regarding the federal response to these natural calamities.

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