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DeSantis and Harris Clash Over Category 5 Hurricane Milton Relief Efforts

Oct 8, 2024, 04:07 PM

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Vice President Kamala Harris are engaged in a public dispute over hurricane relief efforts as Category 5 Hurricane Milton approaches. DeSantis claims he was unaware of Harris's calls, while Harris criticizes him for ignoring her attempts to coordinate relief, calling his actions 'utterly irresponsible.' Harris emphasized the need for leaders to prioritize people over politics during crises, while DeSantis dismissed her involvement, stating she has no role in hurricane relief and accused her of being 'delusional' and politicizing the situation. President Joe Biden, however, praised DeSantis for his cooperation and effective handling of the hurricane preparations.