Biden and DeSantis' Contrasting Responses to Hurricane Idalia

President Joe Biden will visit Florida over the weekend to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Idalia. The hurricane made landfall in the Big Bend area with 125 mph winds and coastal flooding of up to 15 feet before moving north to Georgia. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis toured the affected areas and stated that the damage could have been worse. FEMA is reviewing the state's emergency declaration to provide federal funding for recovery efforts. Thousands of people are still without power, roads are blocked, and debris removal is underway. Biden approved a major disaster declaration and ordered federal resources to assist with the state's storm response.