Donald Trump, North Carolina and Hurricane Helene

Hurricane survivors who met Trump in North Carolina share president's words that stuck with them
North Carolina locals who survived Hurricane Helene in September but suffered massive losses from the storm share their thoughts on President Donald Trump's visit.
'Horrific': North Carolina victims of Hurricane Helene describe disaster to President Trump
North Carolina residents described harrowing escapes from rising floodwaters from Hurricane Helene as Trump surveyed the disaster and recovery.
Western North Carolina hopes Trump will make Helene-battered region great again
Although the work to rebuild western North Carolina since it was shattered by a storm last fall has been shadowed by complications, disaster relief groups are hoping for change now that President Donald Trump has assumed office.
Trump to visit battered North Carolina towns still suffering months after Helene: 'Treated badly by Democrats'
President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Western North Carolina on Friday to visit locals impacted by Hurricane Helene in late September.
Ballots from Helene-damaged areas are among the 65,000 that Republicans want to throw out in North Carolina
The GOP is trying to overturn a closely watched North Carolina Supreme Court election where two recounts show Democratic Justice Allison Riggs holding on to her seat by 734 votes.
Helene victims share 'horrific' moments of survival with President Trump in North Carolina
President Donald Trump listened to some of those most impacted by Hurricane Helene during a visit to Swannanoa, North Carolina on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.
Trump floats ‘getting rid’ of FEMA as he visits North Carolina to survey Helene damage
President Donald Trump floated “getting rid” of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on Friday as he visited western North Carolina to survey the damage and recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene.
Trump pledges swift recovery efforts for Hurricane Helene disaster in North Carolina
President Donald Trump promised rapid recovery efforts and significant federal support for North Carolina after Hurricane Helene devastated parts of the state. Speaking during a briefing at an airport fire and rescue facility in Fletcher on January 24,
President Trump proposes 'getting rid of FEMA' while visiting hurricane-battered North Carolina
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — President Donald Trump suggested signing an order to "get rid of FEMA" in Asheville, North Carolina Friday morning as he discussed relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Helene and visited families affected.
President Donald Trump to visit western North Carolina areas recovering from Helene
During a winter weather-related press conference on Wednesday, Jan. 22, Gov. Josh Stein told reporters that his office had just learned about the presidential visit.
President Trump to visit western North Carolina to tour Hurricane Helene damage
During his visit on Friday, President Trump is scheduled to tour areas hit by Helene and get updates on recovery efforts.
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As America Fixates on Los Angeles, North Carolina Residents Struggle Months After Hurricane Helene
FEMA administrators warned on Sunday that some hurricane victims may soon lose access to their temporary housing.
New Hampshire donations helping hundreds stay warm after Hurricane Helene
A nationwide donation initiative that began in New Hampshire will keep hundreds of people in North Carolina warm during the winter months.