Former President Donald Trump launched a GoFundMe campaign to help victims of Hurricane Helene. The campaign has raised over $1 million so far. Trump visited Georgia to see the damage caused by the hurricane.
While at FEMA Headquarters today, I spoke about the ongoing impacts of Hurricane Helene and discussed our Administration’s efforts to get food, water, generators, and other resources to impacted communities as quickly as possible. pic.twitter.com/mU2uWXx4BB
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) October 1, 2024
He met with people affected by the storm.
To all those impacted by Hurricane Helene: Our nation is with you, and our Administration will continue to do everything we can to help you recover and rebuild — no matter how long it takes. pic.twitter.com/SFLGmcEgHJ
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) October 1, 2024
“With so many across the Southeastern U.S. facing challenges after the storm, President Trump is on the ground in communities to see the aftermath firsthand,” the campaign page said. “All donations will help those most affected by Hurricane Helene.
Any amount will go a long way for your fellow Americans who are suffering.”
The devastation from Hurricane Helene is immense.
In coordination with state and local officials, President Biden and I will continue to make sure that communities have the support and the resources that they need not only to respond to this storm and its immediate aftermath,…
— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) September 30, 2024
Trump spoke at a local furniture store in Valdosta, Georgia. Several elected officials and Republican supporters joined him. He told the community, “Our hearts are with you and we are going to be with you as long as you need it.”
Some well-known people made large donations.
Former U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler (R-Ga.) gave $500,000. Bass Pro Shop donated $100,000.
Other donors included UFC President Dana White, billionaire William Ackman, musician Kid Rock, U.S. Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), and lawyer Dan Newlin. President Joe Biden criticized Trump for “lying” about federal contacts with Georgia officials.
Biden said the federal government is doing everything it can to help those affected. He plans to visit Asheville, North Carolina, to assess the damage from Hurricane Helene. The hurricane has killed more than 100 people so far.
Rescue efforts are still going on in the affected areas. Former President Donald Trump visited Valdosta, Georgia, on Monday. He went to see the damage caused by Hurricane Helene.
Trump spoke in front of a furniture store damaged by the storm. He falsely claimed that Georgia Governor Brian Kemp could not reach President Joe Biden. When Trump arrived in Valdosta, he told reporters that Biden had been “sleeping.” He said Kemp had been “calling the president and hasn’t been able to get him.”
Trump repeated this claim during his speech in front of the damaged store.
But earlier that day, Kemp said this was not true. Kemp said he had talked to the president. “The president just called me yesterday afternoon and he just said: ‘Hey, what do you need?’ He offered that if there’s other things we need, just to call him directly, which I appreciate,” Kemp said.
At a White House press briefing, Homeland Security Adviser Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall confirmed that Biden had offered Kemp “anything” needed for the storm response. “So, if the governor would like to speak to the president again, of course, the president will take his call,” Sherwood-Randall said. When asked about Trump’s comments, Biden responded angrily.
“He’s lying, and the governor told him he was lying. I’ve spoken to the governor, spent time with him, and he told him he’s lying. I don’t know why he does it … that’s simply not true, and it’s irresponsible,” Biden said.
Trump traveled to the area with evangelist Franklin Graham. They brought truckloads of relief supplies. “We brought many, many wagons of resources,” Trump said, but he did not give details beyond mentioning a tanker of gasoline and some water.
“We’re here today to stand in complete solidarity with the people of Georgia and all those suffering in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene,” Trump said in front of the collapsing brick storefront of Chez What, a furniture and fashion store in Valdosta. Lt. Gov.
Trump aids Georgia hurricane victims
Burt Jones and local elected officials joined Trump.
Valdosta, in south Georgia, is still recovering from Hurricane Helene. The hurricane claimed at least 25 lives in the state. As of Monday morning, around 500,000 Georgians were still without electricity, according to Kemp.
Vice President Kamala Harris canceled events on Monday to get a briefing from FEMA in Washington, D.C. “President Biden and I remain committed to ensuring that no community or state has to respond to this disaster alone,” Harris stated. “Federal personnel are on the ground to support families that have been impacted so that critical resources like food, water, and generators are available. We have also approved emergency declarations for Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee – making resources and funding available to maximize our coordinated response efforts at the local, state, and federal levels.”
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J.
Trump are responding to the damage caused by Hurricane Helene in parts of the South. Vice President Harris visited the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) headquarters. She described the damage as “heartbreaking.” She plans to visit affected regions as soon as possible without interfering with emergency operations.
President Biden is expected to visit North Carolina on Wednesday to assess the damage himself. Former President Trump spoke to supporters in Valdosta, Georgia. He thanked local leaders and emergency workers for their hurricane response.
He pledged “complete solidarity” with those affected by the storm. The only scheduled vice-presidential debate is set for Tuesday. Vice-presidential candidates, Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota and Senator JD Vance of Ohio, have been preparing with different strategies.
Recent polls show varied opinions of the candidates in key swing states like Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. There are some legal and electoral developments:
– State and national Democrats in Georgia are challenging a new rule that counties must count ballots by hand. They argue it could lead to chaos on election night.
– Plans are being made to ensure voting goes smoothly in areas recovering from Hurricane Helene. Kamala Harris has been actively campaigning, focusing on her presidential qualities over partisan politics. She rallied supporters in Las Vegas, expressing her commitment.
During rallies, Mr. Trump has made controversial remarks about Kamala Harris, calling her “mentally disabled.” This drew criticism from various people, including Larry Hogan, former Republican governor of Maryland. Republicans have started many lawsuits in states like Pennsylvania and Nevada.
This could set the stage for legal battles after the election. Senator JD Vance met with major Republican donors at an exclusive event in New York. The meeting, organized by the American Opportunity Alliance, aimed to increase support for the Trump-Vance ticket.
Vance spoke to the group on various issues, including his views on Ukraine and ways to appeal to moderate Republicans. In Montana, the Senate debate focused on important state issues like housing affordability and public lands. Senator Jon Tester pressed his opponent, Tim Sheehy, on abortion rights.
Tester called for an apology from Sheehy for negative remarks about Native Americans, which Sheehy refused to give. Donald Trump recently did an interview with Kellyanne Conway on Fox Nation. He discussed various topics, often going off-topic to share his views on immigration, crime, and his complaints against the current administration.
In summary, political leaders are actively involved in recovery efforts after Hurricane Helene while also preparing for upcoming electoral challenges. Both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald J. Trump are focusing on their campaigns, with significant attention on the upcoming vice-presidential debate and ongoing legal disputes related to the election.
