Former President Donald Trump is on his way to Valdosta, Georgia, to bring relief materials to victims of Hurricane Helene. He announced on Truth Social that he plans to visit North Carolina as well, but first wants to make sure local emergency management is focusing on helping the people most affected and not concerned with him.
In a Truth Social post on Monday, Trump said he was heading to Valdosta to pay his respects and bring relief materials, including fuel, equipment, water, and other items. He also mentioned some notable individuals who will be there, such as Franklin Graham, Burt Jones, Tyler Harper, Mike Collins, Austin Scott, Russ Goodman, Sam Watson, and Mayor of Valdosta Scott James. These people are working hard to help the community recover from the storm’s devastation.
Trump explained that he wants to visit North Carolina soon but has not been able to yet due to logistical issues. He does not want to take attention away from local officials who are helping those affected by the hurricane. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that Local Emergency Management can focus on assisting the people most impacted and not being concerned with his visit.
The Trump campaign announced that the former president will visit Valdosta on Monday after Hurricane Helene, contrasting Vice President Kamala Harris’ response to the disaster. Harris has been mocked for posting a staged photo talking to FEMA officials while wearing earbuds not connected to her phone. Many on social media criticized the Biden-Harris administration’s lack of assistance in helping people affected by Hurricane Helene and other natural disasters.
Trump also addressed this issue on Sunday, questioning why Kamala Harris was attending fundraising events in San Francisco when many parts of the country were devastated by storms and flooding.
Many have been comparing Trump’s visit to East Palestine, Ohio, after a train derailment impacted the area. In that instance, it was Trump who arrived before the Biden administration, comforting residents and bringing them supplies.