Trump to visit battered North Carolina towns still suffering months after Helene: 'Treated badly by Democrats'

President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Western North Carolina on Friday to visit locals impacted by Hurricane Helene in late September.

The response of the federal government to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene in the Appalachian region has been closely examined by the president, U.S. officials, and local residents. Since September 27, when Helene ravaged parts of the area and caused over 100 casualties in North Carolina, there has been a spotlight on the recovery efforts.

Republican Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina mentioned that both President Trump and Vice President Vance maintained communication to inquire about the well-being of Western North Carolina during the transition period. Tillis commended their commitment to prioritizing the process of recovery and reconstruction. The upcoming visit by President Trump was seen as uplifting news for the numerous families grappling with housing uncertainties.

In a similar vein, Republican Senator Ted Budd confirmed that he had discussions with the president and his team over the weekend, highlighting that the people of Western North Carolina hold a significant place among the president’s priorities.

Kris Weil looks at his t-shirt, which reads, "Be strong and courageous"

Kris Weil is sleeping in a tent outside his home that was destroyed during Hurricane Helene. (Fox News Digital)

Tillis said he looks “forward to working with the Trump-Vance Administration to ensure that every available federal resource is deployed and that red tape preventing families from accessing housing is eliminated.”

Trump announced on his first day in office that he would visit North Carolina and California amid devastating natural disasters in both states.

He made implicit reference to areas of the Smoky Mountains decimated by Hurricane Helene, claiming Democrats had abandoned the Tar Heel State in the wake of the historic storm that affected parts of North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.

Fox News’ Charles Crietz contributed to this report.

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