{"id":4937,"date":"2023-08-16T12:48:29","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T17:48:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nakedpolitics.net\/?p=4937"},"modified":"2023-08-16T12:48:29","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T17:48:29","slug":"trump-speaks-up-for-the-people-of-hawaii-affected-by-wildfires","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nakedpolitics.net\/?p=4937","title":{"rendered":"Trump Speaks Up for the People of Hawaii Affected by Wildfires"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Former President Donald Trump posted a video to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/truthsocial.com\/@realDonaldTrump\/posts\/110890379221576391\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Truth Social<\/a>&nbsp;and addressed the devastating wildfires in Maui.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He said, \u201cThe sad thing is it should never have happened. Our government was not prepared.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Statement from President Donald J. Trump on Devastating Maui Wildfires <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ReHhmhfYj6\">pic.twitter.com\/ReHhmhfYj6<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TeamTrump\/status\/1691218219481067520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 14, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump called out Hawaii Gov. Josh Green for politicizing the situation and then condemned President Joe Biden\u2019s response for offering a \u201cno comment\u201d and a smile when asked about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Biden faced harsh criticism after his reported \u201cno comment\u201d response Sunday,\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ijr.com\/joe-biden-no-comment-death-toll-hawaii\/\" target=\"_blank\">IJR<\/a>\u00a0reported.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump said, \u201cIt is a disgraceful thing that Joe Biden refuses to help or comment on the tragedy in Maui.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He compared this to when Biden took weeks to address the East Palestine train derailment in Ohio, which spilled toxic chemicals in the small town.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.rsbnetwork.com\/news\/its-a-no-go-for-joe-biden-to-visit-east-palestine-ohio\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RSBN<\/a>, Biden avoided the area while Trump visited the small town and brought supplies, clean water, and told the people involved that they are \u201cnot forgotten.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, after Biden\u2019s lack of comment on the Hawaii wildfires sparked outrage, Trump spoke up for those affected. He said, \u201cHopefully everyone will be able to pull together so that a horrible situation does not get even worse.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He offered his \u201clove and sympathy\u201d and said, \u201cNothing can ever replace your loved ones.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trump spoke about remembering the legacy of those who perished and their love.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI love you all very much,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Biden did offer his condolences Monday. He posted to X, formerly Twitter, stating, \u201cAs residents of Hawai\u2019i mourn the loss of life and devastation taking place across their beautiful home, we mourn with them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">As residents of Hawai&#39;i mourn the loss of life and devastation taking place across their beautiful home, we mourn with them.<br><br>Like I&#39;ve said, not only our prayers are with those impacted \u2013 but every asset we have will be available to them.<br><br>Here&#39;s the latest:<\/p>&mdash; President Biden (@POTUS) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/POTUS\/status\/1691109601943674880?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 14, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He noted that FEMA is assisting residents with temporary shelter and that anyone seeking information on the whereabouts of missing loved ones should call 1-800-621-3362, go to DisasterAssistance.gov, or use the FEMA app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, he is offering \u201ca one-time $700 payment per household.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This has been criticized as not enough as many people lost their loved ones, their homes, and their vehicles.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">$700 per household for Americans whose homes were razed during a preventable disaster. People stood in the ocean watching their community disintegrate and their neighbors burn to death. <br><br>Seven. Hundred. Lousy. Dollars. <br><br>But $113 BILLION to Ukraine. <br><br>Good job, Big Guy. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/UsWOb4GHx8\">pic.twitter.com\/UsWOb4GHx8<\/a><\/p>&mdash; James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RealJamesWoods\/status\/1691294463237513216?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 15, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Actor James Woods said, \u201cSeven. Hundred. Lousy. Dollars.\u201d He then compared this amount to the billions spent on the war in Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Trump would be in Hawaii right now if he were president, not lallygagging at the beach.<br><br>And he definitely would have a comment.<\/p>&mdash; James Bradley (@JamesBradleyCA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JamesBradleyCA\/status\/1691108569309937664?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 14, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Veteran James Bradley noted, \u201cTrump would be in Hawaii right now if he were president, not lallygagging at the beach.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Original Article: <a href=\"https:\/\/ijr.com\/trump-speaks-up-for-the-people-of-hawaii-affected-by-wildfires\/\">https:\/\/ijr.com\/trump-speaks-up-for-the-people-of-hawaii-affected-by-wildfires\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former President Donald Trump posted a video to&nbsp;Truth Social&nbsp;and addressed the devastating wildfires in Maui.&nbsp; He said, \u201cThe sad thing is it should never have happened. Our government was not prepared.\u201d Trump called out Hawaii Gov. Josh Green for politicizing the situation and then condemned President Joe Biden\u2019s response for offering a \u201cno comment\u201d and a smile when asked about it. Biden faced harsh criticism after his reported \u201cno comment\u201d response Sunday,\u00a0IJR\u00a0reported.\u00a0 Trump said, \u201cIt is a disgraceful thing that [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4937","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-trump"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nakedpolitics.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4937","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nakedpolitics.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nakedpolitics.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nakedpolitics.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nakedpolitics.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=4937"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/nakedpolitics.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4937\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4938,"href":"https:\/\/nakedpolitics.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4937\/revisions\/4938"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nakedpolitics.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=4937"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nakedpolitics.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=4937"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nakedpolitics.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=4937"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}