A.G. Gancarski
Gov. Ron DeSantis and President Joe Biden continue to talk in the wake of Hurricane Idalia’s path through Florida, but there may not be complete alignment on every issue.
During a press conference in Tallahassee, DeSantis said he warned the President that traveling to certain parts of the state affected by the storm could be logistically “very disruptive.”
“I will say just one thing that I did mention to him on the phone is where these communities, the hardest hit communities, (are), it would be very disruptive to have the whole kind of security apparatus that goes because there’s only so many ways to get into these places,” DeSantis said.
“And so what we want to do is make sure that the power restoration continues, that the relief efforts continue and that we don’t have any interruption in that.”
DeSantis said Department of Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie “has relayed that and I’m sure they’ll be sensitive to that as well.”
The Governor went on to explain further the logistical difficulties in reaching remote areas hardest hit.
“We landed in Horseshoe Beach with a Black Hawk helicopter and I mean, we were just in like a dirt, a sand, little sand field, like a sand dune almost. And there’s only one way in and out of there,” DeSantis said. “And so we want to make sure people are able to do that and that the support continues unabated.”
Biden said Thursday he was planning to visit the state Saturday.
“Showing up for the moment to save the lives is critically important, but that’s just the beginning … and some of it’s going to take months and years to make sure we restore the people to the circumstances there before this disaster hit,” Biden said at FEMA headquarters in Washington, D.C, as transcribed by CNBC.
“And to the people of Florida, and throughout the Southeast, I’m here to make it clear that our nation has your back.”
44 comments
It’s all about Ron, actually
September 1, 2023 at 10:13 am
The more likely reality is that Ron wants zero chance of an undesirable photo taken of him with Joe in a flattering light.
Michael K
September 1, 2023 at 10:28 am
Spot on.
DeSantis will criticize Biden for staying away and criticize him for showing up. But he’ll hoover up the federal bailout.
Politics before actual concern for people – that’s our governor.
Pinch
September 1, 2023 at 11:20 am
Actually, I thought Governor DeSantis and his wife were very respectful to the Biden’s and vice-versa. Maybe you are the one playing politics??
Reality check
September 1, 2023 at 8:05 pm
I guess you didn’t see this then: “Ron DeSantis will not meet Joe Biden on Saturday when the president comes to Florida to survey damage from Hurricane Idalia, the governor’s administration said Friday.”
Dan
September 2, 2023 at 2:39 pm
Biden showed up in Fortmyers for a half hour and caught on a hot mike telling the mayor you don’t f#ck with a Biden. This was 7 days after IAN hit
Michael K
September 2, 2023 at 1:40 am
Our petulant and petty little governor will not meet the president after saying he would. If call that rude and cowardly, and divisive. What’s he afraid of?
Rick Whitaker
September 2, 2023 at 2:00 pm
that’s because he is what is known as a punk’s punk.
Rick Whitaker
September 2, 2023 at 1:58 pm
pinch, what planet are you on? i’m on earth.
Rick Whitaker
September 2, 2023 at 1:56 pm
sounds like you know him well.
Rick Whitaker
September 2, 2023 at 1:53 pm
desantis, what a tool.
Hawaii50
September 2, 2023 at 3:58 pm
So what about those who lost their lives in Maui?
Biden couldn’t be bothered to go there, he was sun bathing at Lake Tahoe in the beach .
“No comment.” Sat there oblivious to their suffering and plight.
FL has more electoral votes so that’s Joe’s rush to FL.
Don’t bother Joe- Gov. DeSantis has it under control.
Rick Whitaker
September 2, 2023 at 11:01 pm
desantis has nothing under control. bidden does what is best at the proper time like a thinking good man would. and you critisize him not nothing the details and actual truth of the matter. what a loser
Roger Williams
September 3, 2023 at 7:51 am
Maybe you missed this story Danno!!
Biden Tours Wildfire Damage on Maui
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/21/us/politics/biden-maui-hawaii-wildfires.html
Tjb
September 3, 2023 at 9:07 am
Hawaiian, Biden did go to Maui. And the political leaders of Hawaii and its citizens praises Biden. Dont listen to the false narratives from Fox and the other not the facts but only BS media outlets.
Debra Hughes
September 14, 2023 at 1:09 pm
He went but not soon enough for DeSantis , he corrects that mistake and comes to Fl quicker and yet it is not good enough
Earl Pitts American
September 1, 2023 at 11:28 am
Good Mornting America,
The Biden Admininstration needs to show some respect to their demented POTUS and let him rest in his declining years rather than trotting the geriatric old fellow out to such a challanging task which is clearly beyond his capabilities. It would just be cruel and unusual punishment to subject such a Senior Citizen to something so challanging.
Send in the “Clown Lady” why dont you? Desantis would have some fun making viral videos with that one they call Kamalla.
EPA
Tjb
September 3, 2023 at 9:11 am
Earl is this you? I know you are not Earl Pitts the comedian, you are not funny. It this you…
Earl Edwin Pitts is a former FBI special agent who was convicted of espionage for selling information to the Soviet and Russians
Debra Hughes
September 14, 2023 at 1:11 pm
Bless you
tom palmer
September 1, 2023 at 1:30 pm
The security detail disruptions is likely why President Biden delayed visiting some places because it can block roads and be an unnecessary distraction. So far both Gov. DeSantis and President Biden seem to be acting like adults in dealing with this disaster.
Ron’s not an adult, he’s a cad
September 1, 2023 at 8:02 pm
Except that tonight this was announced: “Ron DeSantis will not meet Joe Biden on Saturday when the president comes to Florida to survey damage from Hurricane Idalia, the governor’s administration said Friday.”
As posted earlier, DeSantis will avoid a photo with the president of the United States at all costs.
Earl Pitts "Geriatric Care Expert" American
September 1, 2023 at 1:57 pm
Good Afternoon America,
President Desantis should tell the White House Occupying Biden Adminstration to just focus on coughing up the Federal Aid for Florida ASAP and stop committing Elder Abuse on poor old Joe Biden and get him into a Dementia Care Facility ASAP.
Thank you America,
Earl Pitts “Geriatric Care Expert” American
Aunt E Politics
September 1, 2023 at 3:19 pm
These kind of comments reflect the ignorance of common decency. Life doesn’t need to be viewed through the eye of politics.
Earl Pitts American
September 1, 2023 at 3:41 pm
Thank you Auntee,
Yes you are welcome to join me and future POTUS Desantis as we fly into Washington DC on our mercy mission to free Mr. Biden from the greedy clutches of his family who just see him as more money more money more money only and not as one of God’s childern who has ran his race and desperatly in need of resting in a senior living facility. And of course those in his administration are terrified of Kamala as POTUS.
We can travel together, Dear Auntee, to free Joe and get him the medical care which he so desperatly needs.
Auntee dear I, Earl Pitts American, feel you flew down from Heaven Above to help rescue Mr. Biden from the dasterly clutches of evil. I love you Auntee.
EPA
Kenneth L Gallaher
September 1, 2023 at 3:57 pm
The closest DUHSadist will ever get to the White House is if he takes the standard tourist tour.
GRD’24
September 2, 2023 at 4:14 pm
Like the Biden family member who took the 4th of July White House (holiday weekend tour?) and left his cocaine in the White House? That tour?
Silly Wabbit
September 1, 2023 at 5:27 pm
Earl kwazy.
Rick Whitaker
September 1, 2023 at 10:19 pm
do you think you are clever or funny? when you are on that plane with desantis, kiss him and use tongue
Rick Whitaker
September 2, 2023 at 2:05 pm
if florida valued “common decency”, they wouldn’t have elected desantis. is that comment decent enough for you?
[email protected]
September 3, 2023 at 6:56 pm
Go back where you came from
Margaret
September 1, 2023 at 4:32 pm
By the time Biden would arrive in Florida, the waters would have receded. So, one suspects that DeSantis doesn’t want any political competition as he galavants around the State, trying to look effective.
If DeSantis really wanted to help Florida, he would lead efforts to stop development in areas which should not be developed, such as wetlands, low-lying areas, along seashores, and on barrier islands. Florida is being destroyed by un-regulated development by carpetbaggers who will grab the profits and then leave the state.
The politics is clear
September 1, 2023 at 8:04 pm
Now that the president is coming, there’s this – since no way will Ron be seen together with Joe: “Ron DeSantis will not meet Joe Biden on Saturday when the president comes to Florida to survey damage from Hurricane Idalia, the governor’s administration said Friday.”
My Take
September 1, 2023 at 8:11 pm
DeSSgustus is disgusting.
Nothing to respect. Except in simple comparison to career-criminal Trump.
Rick Whitaker
September 2, 2023 at 2:09 pm
two peas in a pod
Michael K
September 1, 2023 at 9:49 pm
Ron is a coward. He’ll take the federal dollars but is not man enough to meet the president. More proof that thin-skinned Ron is unfit to serve as president. Too petty, too spiteful, too inept.
Rick Whitaker
September 2, 2023 at 2:16 pm
it don’t make florida look too good. with desantis policies, why would i want to bring my family to vacation in florida and support florida with my tourist money. i hope that fact is relatable to the people of florida.
[email protected]
September 3, 2023 at 6:58 pm
Go back where you came from
L. Mitchell
September 2, 2023 at 3:10 am
My Take on this post. If the governor dose not have the common decency to show the respect to President of the United States then why should the people of Florida show this governor any respect at all. Meeting the President shows respect which our governor lacks. How would he deals he deal with other world leaders? Please think about this.
Rick Whitaker
September 2, 2023 at 11:11 pm
politely stated. problem is, part of being maga is to be disrespectful
Earl Pitts "Elder Abuse Counslour" American
September 2, 2023 at 3:41 pm
You know something America,
The thought just occured to me that most of the Dook 4 Brains Leftist posters posting there stupid leftist screed above may not actually know that they are indeed Dook 4 Brains Leftists and could actually think that they are normal.
Now hold on, I know it sounds crazy but I always thought that if a person is “Eat Up With The Dumb @55” that they would actually know it.
Well now that explains a lot
Y’all dont know.
America this is like new information which I will have to process and get back with you on. But it would certinally explain a lot if they think they are “Normal”.
EPA
Rick Whitaker
September 2, 2023 at 11:13 pm
no, you are not the least bit clever or funny. only a moron would look up to you. what a loser.
My Take
September 3, 2023 at 8:17 am
Totally unlike the fecal Former Guy, Trump, and totally unlike DeSScumtis, Biden seems like basically a decent normal person.
Ron DeSantis wears High Heels
September 5, 2023 at 2:33 pm
Is this the same clown who ragged on him for not visiting Hawaii the second after the big fire? And if he didn’t come here, DeSantis would bash him for that.
Admit it Rhonda. Your campaign and governorship have been miserable failures.
Earl Pitts is a Pedophile
September 5, 2023 at 2:36 pm
Earl Pitts is a convicted pedophile.
The link to his record is in my username. When he posts here, it’s best to ignore him because not only is he a pedo, he’s also a moron.
I’ve been encouraging him to hang himself for the betterment of society.
Andrew
September 6, 2023 at 9:51 am
Sorry, Guv, it’s only disruptive to your ego driven campaign to be the Supreme being of the US. If you would place your ego in your white boots, and learn how to work together for the common good, we would be better off. Unfortunately you have shown you have no skills to work for the common good, it’s all about what’s good for you!
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