Key takeaways:
- Biden was joined by Senator Rick Scott, but Governor Ron DeSantis declined to join
- Biden vowed to approve any requests from the state for federal recovery assistance
- Biden had an aerial tour of the damage and praised the courage of those who ran towards danger
President Joe Biden visited Live Oak, Florida on Saturday to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Idalia and to meet with local officials, first responders, and survivors. Biden was joined by Senator Rick Scott, one of the state’s two Republican U.S. Senators, but notably absent was Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican presidential candidate who declined to join Biden.
Biden was briefed about the recovery efforts and expressed his gratitude to the first responders and storm survivors. He also vowed to approve any requests from the state for federal recovery assistance.
“I’m here today to deliver a clear message to the people of Florida and throughout the Southeast,” Biden said. “The federal government is here to help. We will not forget you. We will be with you every step of the way until Florida is back on its feet.”
Biden and the first lady had an aerial tour of the damage on their way to Live Oak in Suwanee County. He also praised the courage of those who ran towards danger instead of away from it.
The president’s visit to Florida is part of his ongoing tour of states affected by natural disasters. He has already visited Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi to survey the damage caused by recent storms.
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