DeSantis Calls Out Harris After She Criticizes Him Over Storm Response
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis responded sharply to Vice President Kamala Harris’ criticism of his handling of hurricanes Helene and Milton, accusing her of politicizing the storms for her own political gain. During a CNBC interview, DeSantis said he had not received a call from Harris and emphasized that his focus had been entirely on managing the crisis, not on politics. He stated that he had been working closely with President Biden and FEMA, and had dealt with storms under both the Trump and Biden administrations without politicization. DeSantis dismissed Harris’ accusations that he was “playing political games,” reiterating that his priority was helping people affected by the hurricanes. In contrast, President Biden praised DeSantis’ storm response and cooperation, distancing himself from Harris’ remarks. DeSantis later expressed frustration, telling Fox News that his focus remained on emergency management, not engaging with political figures.t
