Former President Donald Trump visited Georgia to survey Hurricane Helene damage, criticized the Biden administration's response, and launched a volunteer initiative with high-profile women supporting him.
Amidst the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene in the southeast, former President Donald Trump made a stop in Valdosta, Georgia, to assess the recovery efforts and offer assistance.
Trump's visit was marked by criticism of the Biden administration's response to the hurricane. He accused President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris of failing to provide adequate support to affected communities.
Trump Blasts Biden-Harris Response to Hurricane Helene
"The Biden administration has completely failed the people of Georgia in the wake of Hurricane Helene," Trump stated. "Their response has been slow, ineffective, and out of touch with the needs of those who have suffered."
While in Georgia, Trump joined forces with a group of high-profile female volunteers known as "Women for Trump." The group, which includes RNC co-chair Lara Trump, former DNC vice chair and former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, former Georgia GOP Sen. Kelly Loeffler, former NASCAR driver Danica Patrick, and former ESPN anchor Sage Steele, launched their "Save America" tour with a visit to Austell, Georgia.
Trump Blasts Biden-Harris Response to Hurricane Helene
The women distributed relief supplies to Sweetwater Mission, a social services organization that provides assistance to those facing hunger and homelessness. Trump praised their efforts, saying, "These women are incredible. They've stepped up to help those in need when the government has failed them."
Lara Trump echoed her husband's criticisms of the Biden administration, stating, "The Biden administration has once again shown that they're completely out of touch with the American people. Their response to Hurricane Helene has been a disaster."
Trump Blasts Biden-Harris Response to Hurricane Helene
Gabbard, who has been a vocal critic of the Biden administration, noted the importance of supporting local organizations like Sweetwater Mission. "These grassroots organizations are doing the real work on the ground," she said. "We're here to show our support and amplify their efforts."
Hurricane Helene, one of the deadliest mainland U.S. hurricanes since Katrina, has claimed the lives of at least 232 people, with hundreds more still unaccounted for. The storm caused widespread damage, leaving many communities struggling to rebuild.
Trump Blasts Biden-Harris Response to Hurricane Helene
Trump's visit and the launch of the "Women for Trump" initiative highlight the ongoing political divide in the country, even in the face of a natural disaster. While Trump and his supporters criticize the Biden administration's response, the White House has defended its efforts, claiming to have mobilized significant resources to aid affected communities.
