Many homes and businesses lay in ruins amid debris in southwestern Florida
On Wednesday, U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill visited Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian making a direct hit to the state last week.
As many homes and businesses lay in ruins amid debris, the President promised to use the power of the federal government to help the community rebuild throughout the sunshine state.
The President comforted residents alongside Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis—a possible competitor in 2024— as well as joining GOP members of Congress for a tour of some of the hardest hit areas in southwestern Florida.
However, both men agreed to put politics aside for now, instead focusing on helping the community.
Speaking in Fort Meyers, which took the brunt of Ian, Biden said, “Today we have one job and only one job, and that’s to make sure the people in Florida get everything they need to fully, thoroughly recover.”
Hurricane Ian is considered one of the post powerful storms to ever hit the United States.
So far, officials have confirmed that at least 84 people died, including 75 in Florida.
Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands are still wait for power to be restored.
