Michael D. Shear, The New York Times; Biden Accuses Trump of ‘Outright Lies’ About Hurricane Response
"President Biden on Wednesday accused former President Donald J. Trump of “outright lies” regarding the federal government’s response to Hurricane Helene, causing morale issues among emergency medical workers and confusing victims of the storm.
Mr. Biden lashed out at the former president and Republican lawmakers as he participated in a briefing from federal officials about Hurricane Milton, which is expected to slam into Florida’s west coast just two weeks after Helene hit the state.
“The last few weeks, there’s been a reckless, irresponsible and relentless promotion of disinformation and outright lies,” Mr. Biden said. “It’s undermining confidence in the incredible rescue and recovery work that has already been taken and will continue to be taken. It’s harmful to those who need help the most.”
Mr. Trump, who is seeking a second term in the White House, and his running mate, Senator JD Vance of Ohio, have made accusations about the government’s response that have repeatedly been debunked by local, state and federal authorities in the disaster areas."
