President Biden and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appear to be on good terms, praising one another for cooperation amid Hurricane Milton striking the coastal state.
President Biden praised Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for being «gracious» as he spoke with him about mitigating multiple hurricanes hitting Florida.
There has been an ongoing feud between Vice President Kamala Harris’ team and DeSantis in recent days. NBC News reported Monday that DeSantis has been denying phone calls from Harris’ team, but it seems the governor and the president are on far better terms.
During a press briefing at the White House on Wednesday, Real Clear Politics reporter Philip Wegmann asked, «Mr. President, does Governor DeSantis need to take Vice President Harris’s calls?»
«All I can tell you is I’ve talked to Governor DeSantis», Biden answered. «He’s been very gracious. He thanked me for all we’ve done. He knows what we’re doing, and I think that’s important.»
Biden has had multiple phone calls with DeSantis since Hurricane Helene began barreling down on the southeast two weeks ago, followed by Hurricane Milton making landfall late Wednesday, and told both DeSantis and Tampa Mayor Jane Castor to «call him directly» if any further support is needed.
