Trump Visits Hurricane-Damaged North Carolina
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"We will never forget your loss, we will never leave your side. We are with you all the way. And to all those impacted by this entire storm our entire American family is with you and ready to help and you will recover," Trump said shortly after arriving at the
Trump went to the storm-ravaged town of
"How's the house?," Trump asked one person and added "take care of yourself." Trump told another person who waited in line for a meal to "have a good time."
Trump also asked about an area northeast of the city of
Florence has killed at least 35 people and left entire towns in
Officials across the state are cautioning residents that more floods are expected this week.
"Our people took a gut punch," Cooper said after the president's arrival. "We've never seen one like this ... a storm like no other."
Cooper told the president, "We're going to need your help," in the recovery efforts, to which Trump responded, "We will be there 100-percent."
He sympathized with those who were forced to flee and are now relying on government-distributed bottled water and ready-to-eat field rations. Trump said 1.6 million meals have been provided in
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