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Biden, Facing Fierce Criticism for Slow Response to Hurricane Helene, Directs Active-Duty Military To Aid Rescue Efforts

The deployment announcement comes as President Biden is surveying the damage in the Carolinas on Wednesday.

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An aerial view of flood damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. AP/George Walker IV
MAGGIE LITTLE
MAGGIE LITTLE

After days of fierce criticism and hours before he was due to arrive in the Carolinas to survey Hurricane Helene’s damage, President Biden announced that he is calling up to a 1,000 active-duty soldiers to aid in rescue efforts. 

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MAGGIE LITTLE
MAGGIE LITTLE

Mrs. Little is from Pittsburgh and a graduate of Hillsdale College. Her work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the Federalist, and The Daily Signal.

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