Biden Urges Trump: Focus on Hurricane Relief, Not Misinformation

President Joe Biden had a straightforward message for former President Donald Trump recently: get involved in helping hurricane victims instead of spreading false information. This came as Biden updated the public on the federal response to Hurricanes Milton and Helene. He expressed frustration with the false claims made by Trump and others about the disaster response. Specifically, Trump had claimed that federal funds were being diverted for use on undocumented immigrants and that assistance was capped at $750. Biden clarified that the $750 was an immediate need disbursement to cover essentials like food, diapers, and baby formula. Biden found the situation peculiar and stressed that the misinformation was un-American. He believes that people affected by the hurricanes deserve better than being misled. When asked if he would speak to Trump directly to urge him to stop, Biden said he wouldn't. Instead, he addressed Trump directly through television cameras, urging him to "get a life, man" and start helping those in need. In a somewhat confusing moment, Biden suggested that first responders were facing "death penalties," but it seemed he might have meant "death threats. " The Trump campaign didn't immediately comment on Biden's remarks. The situation highlights the tension between the current and former president regarding the handling of natural disasters and the responsibility of leaders to provide accurate and helpful information during crises.