Helene wrecked the Southeast. Will Florida still get a presidential candidate visit?
Biden visited Florida roughly one week after Hurricane Ian hit in 2022, alongside Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida first lady Casey DeSantis. In 2023, Biden visited Florida three days after Hurricane Idalia hit, but DeSantis said the timing would be too disruptive to the recovery efforts. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) took the meeting with Biden instead.