Kamala and DeSantis Clash As Hurricane Nears

Kamala Harris speaking at an event, microphones in front.

(TheLastPatriotNews.com) – As Hurricane Milton barrels towards Florida, a new type of political tension has emerged – this time between Republican Governor Ron DeSantis and Democrat Vice President Kamala Harris.

Harris accused DeSantis of ignoring her attempts to discuss relief efforts, a claim DeSantis firmly denies.

The clash underscores the challenge of managing emergencies amid soaring partisan politics.

Vice President Kamala Harris openly criticized Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for not taking her calls about hurricane relief, accusing him of “playing political games,” Politico reports.

Her accusations came as a Category 5 storm threatens to severely impact the Tampa Bay area.

DeSantis claimed unawareness of Harris’s calls and rejected any notion of political motivation.

“I didn’t know that she had called,” DeSantis remarked, highlighting his focus on Florida’s needs

Harris, however, urged leaders to put politics aside during crises.

While President Joe Biden found success in communicating with DeSantis on recovery efforts, the Florida governor missed a call from Biden due to being on a flight, The Guardian reports.

The friction remains as DeSantis was notably absent during Biden’s recent visit to Florida to assess the damage from Hurricane Helene, which also saw massive destruction.

“Moments of crisis, if nothing else, should really be the moment that anyone who calls themselves a leader says, I’m going to put politics aside and put the people first,” Harris said. –

Hurricane Helene had already left a trail of devastation in the southeast U.S., causing extensive flooding and major power outages.

As communications between the state and federal levels continue to be strained, Vice President Harris insists that such disasters require timely cooperation devoid of political overtones.

According to Harris, “Playing political games at this moment in these crisis situations is just utterly irresponsible.”

Yet, the narrative from DeSantis remains focused on the perceived political motivations of her communication efforts.

As the storm approaches, all eyes remain on Florida.

DeSantis, committed to mitigating the impact and addressing the needs of Floridians, has assured the public that the state “has it handled.”

Meanwhile, the federal government affirms its dedication to providing robust support amidst growing calls to end misinformation.

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