Trump urges federal aid for NC, Georgia after Hurricane Helene

Former President Donald Trump on Monday urged the federal government to work with Georgia and North Carolina governments to aid the relief efforts in areas impacted by Hurricane Helene.

"We do need some help from the federal government. They have to get together, ideally, with the governor," Trump said during a press conference in Valdosta, Ga. "That governor needs to, he's been trying to get them, and I'm sure they're going to come through, but he's been calling the president hasn't been able to get him, but they'll come through, I'm sure."

"And Georgia and North Carolina need the help, probably worst of all, but North Carolina has really been hit," he continued. "Working together, we'll overcome these hardships. We'll endure. We will rebuild Valdosta and every other town that has been so badly hit, and will emerge stronger, more united and more prosperous than before."

Trump made the remarks after arriving in the city to aid in the distribution of relief supplies. Working with him in the effort was the Rev. Franklin Graham, who said a prayer at the event.