A heated response as North Carolina Governor, Roy Cooper (D) called out former President Donald Trump for spreading what he described as a “flat out lie” regarding disaster aid following Hurricane Milton. The remarks came after Trump’s claims that the governor’s office was deliberately obstructing the flow of assistance and resources into North Carolina. Cooper strongly refuted these statements, emphasizing the efforts of state officials and first responders to aid recovery efforts.
Governor Roy Cooper Blasts Trump
On Friday, Governor Roy Cooper took to social platform X (formerly Twitter) to address Trump’s allegations. “This is a flat out lie,” Cooper posted, clarifying that his administration is collaborating with all partners to ensure help reaches those affected by the hurricane. He further condemned Trump’s statements, saying, “Trump’s lies and conspiracy theories have hurt the morale of first responders and people who lost everything, helped scam artists, and put government and rescue workers in danger.”
Trump’s Controversial Claims on Disaster Aid
Trump’s remarks were initially shared on his Truth Social account, where he accused the Democratic leadership in Washington and Governor Roy Cooper of blocking aid. He claimed, “Democrats in Washington and the Democrat Governor’s Office of North Carolina (Roy Cooper) were blocking people and money from coming into North Carolina to help people in desperate need.” Trump added that President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were aware of the situation, promising that he would rectify it upon re-election.
Backlash Against Trump’s Statements
Governor Roy Cooper isn’t the only one challenging Trump’s narrative. President Biden criticized Trump’s comments as “un-American,” urging the former president to halt the spread of disinformation. In a White House address, Biden stated, “Over the last few weeks, there’s been reckless and irresponsible promotion of disinformation and outright lies about what’s going on. It’s harmful to those who most need the help.” FEMA has also stepped in, launching a “rumour response” website to counter false claims about the agency’s disaster relief efforts.
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