From: Alan <nuh-uh@nope.com>
Newsgroups: alt.fan.rush-limbaugh,can.politics,alt.politics.trump,alt.politics.liberalism,alt.politics.democrats,alt.politics.usa.republican
Subject: Re: Trump visits hurricane impacted Georgia and sets up GoFundme.
Date: Wed, 2 Oct 2024 07:43:26 -0700
Organization: A noiseless patient Spider
On 2024-10-02 04:40, NoBody wrote:
> On Tue, 1 Oct 2024 11:57:32 -0700, Alan <nuh-uh@nope.com> wrote:
>
>> On 2024-10-01 05:55, pothead wrote:
>>> On 2024-10-01, NoBody <NoBody@nowhere.com> wrote:
>>>> Former President Trump raised more than $1 million dollars on Monday
>>>> to benefit victims in the wake of the devastation left by Hurricane
>>>> Helene.
>>>>
>>>> A GoFundMe page was launched by the Trump campaign following the
>>>> former president's visit to battered Georgia where he toured hard-hit
>>>> areas left in Helene's wake.
>>>>
>>>> "With so many across the Southeastern U.S. facing challenges after the
>>>> storm, President Trump is on the ground in communities to see the
>>>> aftermath firsthand," the page states. "All donations will be directed
>>>> to help those most affected by Hurricane Helene. Any level of
>>>> generosity will go a long way for your fellow Americans who are
>>>> suffering."
>>>>
>>>> Donors included former U.S. Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., who gave
>>>> $500,000. Bass Pro Shop, known for its chain of wilderness-themed
>>>> stores and wide array of hunting, fishing & outdoor gear, gave
>>>> $100,000.
>>>>
>>>> A donor by the name of Dana White, presumably the CEO of the Ultimate
>>>> Fighting Championship who is a close friend of Trump's and spoke at
>>>> this year's Republican National Convention, also gave $100,000.
>>>>
>>>> Hedge fund billionaire William Ackman also pledged $100,000. Other
>>>> donors included Kid Rock, U.S. Sen. Senator John Barrasso, R-Wy., and
>>>> personal injury attorney Dan Newlin.
>>>>
>>>> Trump paid a visit to Valdosta, Georgia on Monday where he criticized
>>>> the federal response to the disaster.
>>>>
>>>> "Our hearts are with you and we are going to be with you as long as
>>>> you need it," he said, flanked by a group of elected officials and
>>>> Republican supporters.
>>>>
>>>> https://www.foxnews.com/us/trump-launches-gofundme-help-hurricane-helene-victims-raises-more-1m
>>>
>>> This is what a leader does.
>>> Biden and Harris are too busy trying scam another election to give a hoot about
>>> these people who are truly suffering.
>>> They are both POS.
>>>
>>
>> Both are doing what they're supposed to do:
>>
>> 'President Biden approves emergency declaration for Alabama ahead of
>> Hurricane Helene
>>
>> By Sarah Broadway Sep 26, 2024
>>
>> FEMA announced on Thursday that federal disaster assistance is available
>> to the state of Alabama to supplement response efforts due to emergency
>> conditions from Hurricane Helene.'
>>
>> <https://www.wtva.com/news/president-biden-approves-emergency-declaration-for-alabama-ahead-of-hurricane-helene/article_0f42e483-fae6-50fb-8d77-ac4db0c79af2.html>
>>
>> For your reference, Hurricane Helene didn't make landfall in Florida
>> until September 27. And on September 23:
>>
>> 'Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists
>> in the State of Florida and ordered Federal assistance to supplement
>> State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency
>> conditions resulting from Tropical Storm Helene beginning on September
>> 23, 2024, and continuing.'
>>
>> Do I need to go on?
>>
>>
>> <https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/09/24/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-florida-emergency-declaration-8/>
>
>
> Leaders go on site and call the public's attention to the situation to
> inspire others to assist. Kamela hasn't said thing one about the
> disaster and Biden has paid lip service to it.
The governors in those states SPECIFICALLY asked them not to come.
And as for them not saying anything, you're just lying or ignorant.