Staff Reports
Biden’s latest mission seems to be delivering updates on the federal government’s preparations for Hurricane Milton while simultaneously trying to clean up the mess left by Hurricane Helene. With an announcement scheduled for 10:15 a.m. from the White House, many are left wondering if he’ll finally level with the public about the ongoing disaster response or serve up another plate of political platitudes.
Hurricane Milton is reportedly revving up to smash into the west coast of Florida, set to make landfall on Wednesday night. The National Hurricane Center is on high alert, categorizing the storm as “extremely dangerous.” It’s the kind of alarming description that sends shivers down the spines of Floridians and gives them every reason to grab their hurricane supplies. Meanwhile, the residents of Florida may be asking themselves why, after the last swath of chaos from Hurricane Helene, they should trust in a hasty government response. After all, FEMA’s handling of the previous storm has not exactly received glowing reviews.
🚨 BREAKING: Joe Biden appears to directly contradict Kamala’s absurd lies and says that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis “has been cooperative” and is "doing a great job” dealing with the hurricane. pic.twitter.com/QvYUtPWpRm
— Proud Elephant 🇺🇸🦅 (@ProudElephantUS) October 8, 2024
For those unaware, Hurricane Helene recently took a swing at Florida’s Big Bend region and left a trail of destruction across Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. This all raises the question: is the government even equipped to handle two hurricanes so close together? The lack of adequate response to Hurricane Helene has created a chorus of skepticism about whether the administration is ready to tackle Milton bravely—especially when their last performance was more of a tragic comedy.
Biden’s penchant for long-winded speeches might not be what anxious Floridians are looking for. They want to know if they’ll be getting the resources they need rather than hearing about the administration’s latest initiatives or pie-in-the-sky plans. Timely, efficient aid could go a long way towards restoring faith in FEMA, which seems to have made a habit of stumbling over its own feet when disaster strikes.
As Milton barrels down towards the Sunshine State, one thing is clear: it’s not just the wind and rain that Floridians have to brace for. They’ll also need to brace for the stream of excuses that may come from the White House. With hurricane season creeping ever closer to the home stretch and two major storms making landfall, it’s high time the government stops playing politics and gets serious about disaster preparedness—and maybe even considers letting the states take the lead. After all, when it comes to weathering the storm, local leaders often know best.
