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President Joe Biden speaks about the destruction caused by Hurricane Ian and relief efforts as he visits Fisherman's Wharf while touring hurricane-damaged areas, joined by first lady Jill Biden, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his wife Casey DeSantis, in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, , October 5, 2022.
DeSantis commiserated with residents about the destruction to Sanibel Island. Biden, just off to his side, took off his blazer and his sunglasses as he listened to Floridians. DeSantis praised Biden and the federal government, while Biden colloquially thanked the “gov” as he took the lectern after DeSantis spoke.In the most highly charged political environment in recent memory, with criminal investigations swirling around the Jan.
But even major national disasters have been infused with partisan fighting, dating back to then-President Barack Obama’s support a decade ago for Republican governors in Florida and New Jersey and carrying through Trump’s time in office, as he threatened to withhold aid from Democratic-led states.