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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Biden blasts trump over misinformation about hurricanes milton and helene | History Defined

President Joe Biden speaks about Hurricane Milton at the White House on October 9, 2024 [Mark Schiefelbein/AP Photo]

United States President Joe Biden has condemned misinformation about Hurricanes Milton and Helene as “un-American”, singling out his predecessor for making false claims about the government’s rescue and recovery efforts.

Speaking as Hurricane Milton was on the verge of making landfall in Florida on Wednesday, Biden said people in need of help were being put at risk by the “reckless, irresponsible and relentless” promotion of disinformation about the government’s response to the storms.

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