The White House criticized Trump for spreading dangerous misinformation.
By Marianne LeVine and Isaac Arnsdorf, The Washington PostRepublican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the damage and federal response to Hurricane Helene, Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, in Swannanoa, N.C.
“Does that mean that if they’re doing a poor job, we’re supposed to not say it?” Trump said on Monday. “I think you have to be able to speak. Does that mean let’s not talk about it? Because by doing that, they’ll do a better job the next time.” “A lot of the money is gone. They don’t have any money,” Trump said, falsely, on Monday. “They’ve spent it on illegal migrants.”
“That type of misinformation - conspiracy theories - is only hurtful,” she said on Monday. “It’s un-American. It’s dangerous, and it should stop.” Rep. Chuck Edwards released a statement Oct. 8 titled “Debunking Helene Response Myths,” saying that FEMA was not diverting funds to the border or running out of money. Edwards appeared with Trump here on Monday, complimenting his appearance at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania on Sunday.
Trump also misstated the deadline to request absentee ballots in North Carolina. The deadline is Oct. 29, according to the state board of elections.
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