Staff Reports
President Trump is gearing up for a visit to North Carolina, making it clear that he believes the people of the state have been left high and dry by the Democrats in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Sure, the Democrats might not have packed their bags and left in a huff, but they’ve certainly treated North Carolinians like a bad Tinder date. Now, Trump is planning to show up in the state on Friday, and if past visits are any indication, the locals are ready for a bit of presidential sunshine after the dark storm of red tape and inefficiency they’ve faced.
While Trump is also on his way to the disaster-ridden wildfires of Los Angeles and the bright lights of Nevada, his primary concern is North Carolina, where communities like Asheville and Chimney Rock have been ravaged by flooding. Interestingly enough, residents aren’t exactly rolling out the welcome mat for FEMA. Many locals have expressed that they would be just fine without federal help, as they’ve seen nary a sign of the agency in their hour of need. It’s almost as if the federal government believes they’d prefer to bake pies and ignore the floodwaters turning their living rooms into lakes.
Asheville resident Jordan Lanning shared her frustrations in a conversation with Fox News, painting a vivid picture of a government response that was as timely as a tortoise on sedatives. The Biden administration’s response to the hurricane had been delayed, with Lanning emphasizing that it took a staggering five days for help to arrive. Biden’s infamous aerial flyover on his way to Raleigh didn’t quite instill confidence among the hurricane-affected folk. Instead, it just added another layer to the growing sentiment that the government is more focused on itself than on the needs of the people.
Trump to Visit North Carolina: It Has Been ‘Abandoned by the Democrats‘ https://t.co/L1yMiU57G8 via @BreitbartNews
I'd think that this would be more important than funding Ukraine any longer.— Bill Corne (@BillCorne75179) January 22, 2025
FEMA announced earlier this October that they had allocated “more than $45 million” for Hurricane Helene relief, with a little over $17 million earmarked for North Carolina. While that sounds like a lot of money, the reality on the ground doesn’t match the dollar signs. If shining a spotlight counted as aid, North Carolina residents might be feeling less abandoned. Instead, they’re left feeling like background characters in a government performance, all while the real action is happening in states that benefit from political favoritism.
Trump has not held back in criticizing the Biden-Harris administration’s handling of this disaster, deeming their failure to act swiftly enough a “disgrace” and a “betrayal.” While Democrats paint pretty pictures with promises of aid, they often fail to deliver when the floods come rushing in. As Trump prepares to land in a state rebounding from a natural disaster with little help from the expected sources, it’s a moment for North Carolinians to reflect on who’s truly looking out for them in times of need. They might just find that the answers lie far from the establishment that promised to be there in their hour of crisis.
