October 10th 2024.
During a press conference at the White House, US President Joe Biden addressed the federal government's efforts to assist those affected by Hurricane Milton. He also had a strong message for his predecessor, Donald Trump, who has been spreading false information about the government's response to the disaster.
When asked by reporters if he had spoken to Trump, Biden responded with disbelief, saying, "Are you kidding me?" He then turned to the camera and directly addressed his predecessor, saying, "Mr. President Trump, or should I say former President Trump, get a life and help these people in need."
This was not the first time Biden had spoken about Hurricane Milton in the last 24 hours. He has been determined to combat the spread of misinformation that started after Hurricane Helene and has only intensified after Hurricane Milton hit this week.
As he left the press conference, Biden was asked again if he planned to speak with Trump. He simply replied, "No."
Biden expressed his belief that lives were saved in Florida due to the evacuation orders issued by local officials. However, he also cautioned that it was still too early to assess the full extent of the damages caused by the hurricane.
"It's too soon to know the full scope of the damage," Biden stated from the White House. "But we do know that the actions taken to save lives have made a difference."
He also warned that the state was still facing dangerous conditions and urged residents to continue following the directives of their local officials. Biden assured the public that the federal government would remain on the ground for as long as necessary to provide assistance.
The president's strongest message, however, was directed towards the spread of false information and rumors on social media about the storms. Some of these rumors have even led to death threats against aid workers. Federal officials have warned that the purpose of these rumors is to prevent those in need from seeking help.
"These lies are not only undermining confidence in the ongoing rescue and recovery work, but they are also harmful to those who desperately need help," Biden declared. "Lives are at stake, people are in dire situations - have the decency to tell them the truth."
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