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Trump announced plans to work alongside state and local leaders, emphasizing collaboration with North Carolina Governor Michael Whatley and Republican congressmen whose districts were heavily affected by the hurricane. “We’re going to supply the money to — supply a lot of the money, maybe you have to chip in something, you chip in a little something like maybe 25% or whatever. But we’re going to get it done as quickly as we can,” Trump said, underscoring his commitment to a rapid and effective recovery process.
In a broader critique of FEMA, Trump suggested that disaster response efforts would be more efficient if handled at the state level. “I like, frankly, the concept when North Carolina gets it, the governor takes care of it. When Florida gets hit, the governor takes care of it,” Trump explained. “You have a group of people come in from an area that don’t even know where they’re going in order to solve immediately a problem is something that never worked for me.”
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This visit marked the first trip of Trump’s second administration, a symbolic choice that highlights his focus on areas he believes have been overlooked. “It’s so interesting. Everybody’s talking about California and that’s a mess. But I said, I’m not going to California until I stop in North Carolina. So here we are,” he stated. After his North Carolina visit, Trump is set to travel to Los Angeles, where he plans to address the ongoing wildfire crisis and controversial water management policies.
Trump’s agenda also included a stop in a small village near Asheville, where he met with locals impacted by the hurricane. The visit was organized in partnership with Samaritan’s Purse, a humanitarian group led by evangelical leader Franklin Graham. This outreach effort provided Trump with an opportunity to connect directly with affected families and demonstrate his hands-on approach to recovery efforts.
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As he concluded his remarks, Trump reiterated his disappointment in the Biden administration’s handling of Hurricane Helene’s aftermath. “We’re very disappointed in the Biden administration, but we’re going to make up for lost time,” he said. Promising swift action, he emphasized plans to address demolition and cleanup efforts in the hardest-hit areas.
This visit reinforced Trump’s message of prioritizing the needs of Americans who feel abandoned in the face of disaster. With bold promises and pointed critiques, Trump signaled a new era of disaster recovery under his leadership, leaving no doubt about his commitment to North Carolina and beyond.
