President Biden is expected to announce more than $600 million to support damaged electrical grids in a visit to Florida.
President Biden gave remarks in a St. Pete Beach neighborhood damaged by the storm. He thanked local officials, first responders, and healthcare workers for their help, and emphasized that 'in moments like this, we come together, not as Democrats or Republicans, but as Americans....We are one United States.'He also said he knew 'how devastating it is to lose your home,' as years ago his Delaware home was struck by lightning and was damaged.
Biden has said Trump was 'not singularly' to blame for the spread of false claims in recent weeks but that he has the 'biggest mouth.'Homeland Security chief warns FEMA is running out of relief fundsThe president is pressing for swift action by Congress to make sure the Small Business Administration and FEMA have the money they need to get through hurricane season, which ends Nov. 30 in the Atlantic. He said Friday that Milton alone had caused an estimated $50 billion in damages.
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