Speaking at the White House on the government’s work to address Hurricanes Milton and Helene, Biden condemned the “reckless, irresponsible and relentless disinformation and outright lies that continue to flow." The White House, and Biden personally, have spent days decrying Trump for making false claims about the disaster response, including that federal funding is being diverted for use on people in the country illegally and that such assistance is capped at $750. The $750 is an immediate need disbursement, Biden explained, to cover urgent requirements like food, diapers and baby formula“That $750 that they’re talking about, Mr. Trump and all those other people know it’s a lie to suggest that’s all they’re going to get,” Biden said. They’re being so damn un-American with the way they're talking about this stuff.”Asked if he planned to speak with Trump to urge him to stop, Biden said he wouldn't, but followed that with a message delivered directly into television cameras: “Mr. President Trump, former President Trump, get a life, man.

Source: ABC News October 10, 2024 21:50 UTC