WATCH LIVE: President Biden addresses Hurricane Ian response after surveying damage in Florida
DeSantis thanked Mr. Biden for visiting the state and for his responsiveness, and said he's probably never seen better coordination among state, local and federal government. DeSantis said Florida has been"very fortunate" to have good coordination with the White House and Federal Emergency Management Agency throughout the ongoing crisis. In turn, Mr. Biden in turn thanked DeSantis for his hospitality, and noted the cooperation he and DeSantis had since before the storm hit.
The president also commended DeSantis, telling reporters that the governor has done a"good job" despite their"different political philosophies." U.S. President Joe Biden stands next to Florida governor Ron DeSantis during a visit to Fort Myers, Florida, U.S., October 5, 2022.Upon landing in Fort Meyers, Florida, early Wednesday afternoon, the president and first lady Jill Biden took an aerial tour to get a better look at the storm's devastation.
"The president will meet with small business owners and local residents impacted by Hurricane Ian and thank the federal, state and local officials working around the clock to provide life-saving assistance, restore power, distribute food and water, remove debris and begin rebuilding efforts," Jean-Pierre said Tuesday.
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