Biden Defends Hurricane Helene Response Amid Criticism Over Delaware Absence

Sep 30, 2024, 03:30 PM

President Joe Biden has faced criticism for not being in Washington during the weekend amid the devastating flooding caused by Hurricane Helene. When asked why he and Vice President Kamala Harris were not in Washington to command the response, Biden stated that he was 'commanding' the situation by being on the phone for at least two hours each day. Biden was reportedly at his beach house in Delaware, while Harris was fundraising in San Francisco. Biden, who was suffering from a cold, emphasized that he was actively managing the response through phone calls.