Biden praises ‘cooperative’ DeSantis one day after Harris moaned Fla. gov snubbed her post-Helene phone call
SUMMARY
President Biden praised Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for his cooperation as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida, describing their communication as productive, despite Vice President Kamala Harris's criticism. Biden revealed he had given DeSantis his personal phone number, emphasizing DeSantis had received all the federal support needed. Harris, however, accused DeSantis of political gamesmanship, claiming he ignored her post-Hurricane Helene call. DeSantis fired back, stating his focus is on Florida’s people, not Harris's political involvement. He dismissed her accusations, asserting his priority is preparing for the Category 4 storm, which Biden warned could be the worst to hit Florida in over a century. DeSantis also noted that federal aid has been responsive and effective. The storm, expected to make landfall near Tampa, has intensified calls for a new Category 6 hurricane designation due to its unprecedented strength.
