Biden Faces Backlash Over Wildfire Remarks

President Joe Biden faced significant backlash after making a joke during a briefing on the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, where six people have died and tens of thousands have been displaced. As he passed the microphone to Vice President Kamala Harris, Biden quipped, "Fire away… no pun intended," prompting outrage on social media, with critics labeling the remark as tone-deaf given the ongoing crisis. Alongside the controversy, Biden announced that the federal government would cover 100% of disaster response costs for the next 180 days, which includes debris removal and support for first responders. The wildfires have left over 130,000 residents evacuated and destroyed nearly 2,000 buildings, with significant damage reported across neighborhoods. This incident is not the first time Biden has faced criticism during a disaster response; he had also been mocked for comments made during previous wildfire briefings. As the fires continue to rage, many are questioning the responsiveness of local leadership amid the devastation.