Joe Biden on Hurricane Helene

President Joe Biden faced criticism for his response to Hurricane Helene, stating that those affected were 'very happy' with federal assistance after a tour of storm damage in Florida and Georgia. During a press interaction, he initially appeared confused when asked about the needs of storm-impacted states, leading to backlash from Republican critics who labeled his remarks as out of touch. Former President Donald Trump accused Vice President Kamala Harris of misappropriating disaster funds for illegal immigrants, a claim that has been met with bipartisan scrutiny. The storm has left a death toll of 215 and many residents without basic necessities, prompting outrage on social media as people voiced their frustrations over the inadequate aid. Despite some officials commending the response, others pointed to the slow deployment of aid and a lack of resources from FEMA. The ongoing debate continues over whether Congress should replenish disaster relief funds as the hurricane season runs until the end of November.