Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., expressed his deep concern regarding the Biden administration’s response to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, which has tragically claimed the lives of at least 230 individuals across rural America, particularly in the Carolinas. In an interview with Newsmax, Waltz criticized Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden for demonstrating “a total lack of compassion” for the victims of this natural disaster.
The administration has faced significant backlash following remarks from Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, who warned that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is on the verge of running out of funds to assist hurricane victims. This alarming statement was juxtaposed with the administration’s announcement of $157 million in aid to Lebanon, which drew further ire from critics. Waltz remarked that these tone-deaf actions illustrate “how distant they’ve become from the issues of everyday Americans.”
In discussing his book, “Hard Truths: Think and Lead Like a Green Beret,” Waltz emphasized the Democratic Party’s failure to adequately address the needs of those in rural areas, asserting that they exhibit a “lack of planning and a lack of compassion” for these communities. He lamented that the administration seems to regard rural Americans as “just a bunch of deplorables, hillbillies up there in North Carolina.”
Waltz asserted that he and his fellow Republicans possess a greater understanding of the challenges faced by rural Americans. He stated, “And it’s that mindset that I think many populists and Republicans are taking on instinctively to be able to really feel at a very granular level, the everyday issues, whether they’re around the world or whether they’re Americans suffering in the mountains of North Carolina.”
As the situation continues to unfold, it remains clear that the Republican perspective is one of empathy and connection to the struggles of everyday citizens, particularly in the wake of such devastating events.
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