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Thu Oct 10, 2024, 06:58 AM Oct 10

Biden slams Trump for 'onslaught of lies' about federal hurricane response

(ABC News) President Joe Biden on Wednesday slammed former President Donald Trump for what he called an "onslaught of lies" about the federal response to Hurricane Helene and preparation for Hurricane Milton.

"Over the last few weeks, there has been a reckless, irresponsible, and relentless promotion of disinformation and outright lies that are disturbing people," Biden said as he gathered officials at the White House to discuss the back-to-back storms.

"It's undermining confidence in the incredible rescue and recovery work that has already been taken and will continue to be taken, and it's harmful to those who need help the most," Biden continued. "There is simply no place for this to happen."

Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and other officials discussed ongoing efforts to help the Southeast recover from Helene's destruction. The storm killed more than 230 people and left hundreds displaced.

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