President Donald Trump is set to visit Western North Carolina on Friday to meet with locals affected by Hurricane Helene, which struck the region in late September. The devastation caused by the hurricane has prompted scrutiny of the federal government's response in the months following the disaster.
Republican North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis and Sen. Ted Budd have both expressed appreciation for the attention given to Western North Carolina by the Trump administration. Tillis highlighted the president's commitment to the recovery and rebuilding process, emphasizing the importance of providing housing for families facing uncertainty.
