President Biden's Visit to Maui Sparks Controversy and Criticism

President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will visit Maui to meet with survivors, first responders, and officials in the aftermath of the devastating wildfires. The Biden-Harris Administration has deployed over 1,000 federal personnel to assist with response efforts, including search and rescue teams. They have approved over $8 million in assistance, provided meals, water, and shelter supplies, and are working with various federal departments and agencies to assess ongoing needs. The administration encourages impacted individuals to register for federal assistance and has opened a Disaster Recovery Center. The Department of Defense, Coast Guard, EPA, DOE, HHS, SBA, USDA, HUD, and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are among the agencies providing support. The Heritage Emergency National Task Force is also working to incorporate museums and cultural heritage sites into recovery planning.