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Biden Postpones Germany, Angola Trips to Oversee Hurricane Milton Response, White House Says

Oct 8, 2024, 02:37 PM

President Joe Biden has postponed his upcoming trips to Germany and Angola to focus on preparations and response efforts for Hurricane Milton. The White House announced that the decision was made due to the projected trajectory and strength of the hurricane, which is expected to impact Florida's Gulf Coast. This marks the second major hurricane to affect the US southeast in two weeks. Biden's planned meetings, including one with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and a defense contact group meeting in Germany, will be rescheduled. The White House emphasized the importance of overseeing the response to this second major storm.