President Biden will also meet with Florida residents and small business owners, and thank government officials for providing emergency aid and removing debris.
and Sen. Rick Scott, according to the White House and Scott's spokesman. Other state and local officials, including Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, are accompanying Biden. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre suggested it would be inappropriate for them to focus on political differences.
As water receded, the destruction at Fort Myers’ Fisherman’s Wharf become evident. Homes and businesses lay in ruins amid debris and muck. "It will certainly be in the billions and perhaps one of the more costly disasters that we’ve seen in many years."DeSantis made a point Wednesday of praising FEMA along with local and state agencies, saying coordination among them has been exceptional during Ian's aftermath.President Joe Biden visited FEMA HQ in Washington, D.C., to discuss the devastation in Florida following Hurricane Ian's landfall, in remarks on Sept. 29, 2022.
The White House message of bipartisan unity marks a difference from Biden's predecessor, Donald Trump, who at times threatened to withhold aid to Democratic officials who criticized him, including Democratic Govs. Gavin Newsom of California and Andrew Cuomo of New York.
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