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    Trump, Harris campaigns adjust their plans in the aftermath of Helene

    By Scripps News Staff,

    10 hours ago
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    Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump tours downtown Valdosta, Georgia, after Hurricane Helene.

    Both the Harris and Trump campaigns shifted their schedules Monday in the wake of the deadly Hurricane Helene.

    The storm has left more than 100 people dead across six states, and left many more without water, shelter or power.

    Vice President Kamala Harris cut her campaign trip to Las Vegas short and traveled back to Washington Monday. She attended a briefing at FEMA headquarters and received an update on the damage and federal response efforts.

    "To everyone who has been impacted by this storm, and to all of you who are rightly feeling overwhelmed by the destruction and the loss — our nation is with you," Harris said.

    Former President Donald Trump traveled to Valdosta, Georgia, to pass out supplies with relief workers and receive a briefing from officials on the ground in that hard-hit city.

    Trump said it was time to put politics aside and focus on aiding those impacted by the storm.

    "At a time like this, when a crisis hits, when our fellow citizens cry out in need, none of that matters. We're not talking about politics now. We have to all get together and get this solved."

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    Trump criticized the Biden administration over its response and accused Harris of campaigning rather than visiting the disaster zone.

    White House officials say the vice president will make a trip to survey the storm's damage as soon as it's possible for her to do so without impeding rescue efforts.

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    Dale Z.
    9h ago
    Harris attended a FEMA meeting and is waiting for them to give the OK for a visit. While trump is down there for a photo op and spreading lies. Putting all the needed recovery on hold for his visit.
    Vickie Coley
    9h ago
    trump is absolutely ridiculous and selfish! WRONG for the USA, our people are coming together despite his nastiness!
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