Post shared on social media President Joe Biden told reporters he would refuse to send any more aid to help with recovery from Hurricane Helen, according to a news conference.
Verdict: False
The caption misrepresents the content of the video.
Fact check:
The death toll from Hurricane Helen has risen to more than 200 people, most of them in North Carolina. NBC News Reported. With hundreds of people missing, the federal government sent 1,000 troops to assist the National Guard in rescue efforts, the report said.
In a post shared on Facebook, Biden reportedly said he would not send any more resources to Hurricane Helen recovery efforts. In the video, Biden stands several feet away from the plane and a black car as he speaks to reporters.
The caption reads, “Biden says the federal government won’t have any additional resources for hurricane victims.”
That claim is inaccurate. The video was misrepresented. The video, taken on September 30, shows Biden saying the federal government is “committed” to the recovery effort.
white house transcript Show us that the president said, “We gave them everything we have, we’re giving them everything.” The reporter continued, “What other resources can the federal government provide to them?” And Biden said, “No, we gave them — we planned a good deal in advance, even if they hadn’t asked for it yet — and we gave them — even if they hadn’t asked for it yet.” I complied. He did not say he would refuse further relief.
Additionally, Biden recently message “I have directed my team to provide all available resources to communities as quickly as possible in the aftermath of Hurricane Helen.” Biden also urged Congress to put more money into recovery efforts. may be requested to do so. hurricane helen, the hill Reported. (Fact check: Hurricane Helen’s X video includes footage of flooding in the Czech Republic)
This isn’t the first time misinformation about Hurricane Helen has spread online. Check Your Fact recently debunked claims that footage of dogs guiding cows to safety was the result of recent storms.
