2023-09-03 22:03:00
U.S. President Joe Biden travels to southern Florida on Sept. 2 to inspect the damage caused by Hurricane Idalia and comfort the victims of the disaster (Archyde.com/Evelyn Hockstein)
[フロリダ州ライブ・オーク ２日 ロイター] – US President Biden visited southern Florida on the 2nd, inspected the damage caused by Hurricane Idalia, and comforted the victims. Republican Governor DeSantis, who is also running for president, did not accompany him.
President praises Governor DeSantis’ disaster response. He said he was not disappointed that the governor did not accompany him, and he said he helped organize the visit.
The president toured the town from above with live oak, which suffered extensive damage, and received briefings from officials.
The president has spoken to DeSantis on the phone several times this week regarding the damage caused by the hurricane, and said he would meet there on the 1st. However, the governor’s side announced on the 1st that the governor will not meet with Mr. Biden in order to prioritize the reconstruction work. The governor’s decision was unexpected for the White House.
Asked by a reporter if he was disappointed that the governor had not come, the president replied, “No, I am not. There may have been other reasons. But he helped me prepare for the visit. ‘ said.
He added that Republican Senator Rick Scott, a former governor of Florida, was happy to be here despite their disagreements.
In the midst of the Republican presidential nomination race, some speculated that DeSantis wanted to avoid being photographed with Democratic President Biden touring the disaster areas.
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