President Trump will visit Asheville, North Carolina, to survey the devastation of Hurricane Helene first-hand and deliver remarks.
Trump will give his remarks in Asheville on Monday, October 21, 2024, at 12:00PM EDT.
#BREAKING: President Trump will be visiting Asheville, North Carolina on Monday to see the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene and offer his support for victims
Kamala and Biden have abandoned Western North Carolina, so this will be HUGE for them.
Thank you President… pic.twitter.com/FWEfslBJSV
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) October 18, 2024
From The Hill:
Former President Trump will visit Asheville, N.C., a city devastated by Hurricane Helene last month, to deliver remarks and see the damage firsthand on Monday.
The visit will bring Trump to a part of a crucial swing state hit exceptionally hard by Helene.
Vice President Harris visited Asheville earlier this month to tour the devastation, as well.
“I think that these moments of crisis bring out some of the best of who we could be and who we are,” she said during her visit.
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The Biden-Harris administration has faced severe criticism for its response to the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene.
JUST IN: Donald Trump to hold a press conference in Asheville, North Carolina on Monday at 12PM ET. pic.twitter.com/GChCTRLseQ
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) October 18, 2024
Trump will also deliver remarks in Greenville, North Carolina, on Monday.
Trump in Asheville, North Carolina, on Monday at 12:00 PM EST. pic.twitter.com/05ovcGqP7J
— The Bruiser (@DrHoosierHermit) October 18, 2024
Trump’s visit to North Carolina will follow stops in Michigan and Pennsylvania.
Detroit, Mich. rally: tonight 7 ET
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) October 18, 2024
WSPA reports:
There’s no word yet on where he will stop during the visit.
Trump was last in Asheville in mid-August, when he hosted a campaign event at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium in downtown.
Asheville and Buncombe County were hard-hit by Helene, with some areas of the city and county still without power and water.
ADVERTISEMENTAt least 126 storm-related deaths occurred in western North Carolina, with more than half in Buncombe County alone.
Western North Carolina is still recovering from the horrific storm.
As 100 Percent Fed Up noted, some devastated mountain towns sustained snowfall and freezing temperatures this week.
Areas Impacted By Hurricane Helene Hit With Snowfall, Freezing Temperatures
Per 100 Percent Fed Up:
Snowfall hit mountain towns devastated by Hurricane Helene, where residents are still recovering from the horrific storm.
A cold front blasted through the region, plunging temperatures below freezing in places where people remain without power.
Areas of higher elevation had multiple inches of snowfall on Wednesday.
ADVERTISEMENT“At least 3 inches of snow were measured on Big Bald mountain in North Carolina on Wednesday as the local National Weather Service forecast freezing temperatures continuing into Wednesday night,” FOX Weather reports.
“This is in Swannanoa, NC. These are the homes of families who lost everything in #Helene flooding. They are living in tents,” one X user commented.
“Blankets, coats, propane & heaters, and everything that keeps you warm is what they need. Temperatures will dip into the 20s at night this week,” she added.
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