Biden Slams Trump's 'Onslaught of Lies' Amid Hurricane Crisis

President Biden criticized former President Trump for misrepresenting federal hurricane response efforts. He condemned the spread of misinformation as un-American, while urging Floridians to prepare for Hurricane Milton. Trump, meanwhile, compared the government's response to Hurricane Katrina's, asserting it was worse despite fewer casualties.

President Joe Biden, on Wednesday, sharply criticized his predecessor, Donald Trump, for perpetuating what he termed an 'onslaught of lies' concerning federal disaster response following Hurricane Helene. This criticism comes as Hurricane Milton looms over Florida.

Biden, addressing the nation from the White House, described the falsehoods as 'un-American' and accused Trump and his allies of distorting the Federal Emergency Management Agency's actions. The President specifically mentioned Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's claim that the government can control the weather.

In light of the impending threat from Hurricane Milton, Biden emphasized the federal government's preparedness, highlighting pre-staged supplies and military readiness to support affected areas. This response has become a focal point in Trump's rally rhetoric, where he has consistently criticized the administration's handling of severe weather, likening it unfavorably to Hurricane Katrina's 2005 response.

(With inputs from agencies.)