During a campaign stop in Hendersonville, North Carolina, Vice President JD Vance announced $858 million in disaster relief funding to aid recovery from Hurricane Helene. The announcement was made in support of Republican candidate Michael Whatley, who is currently trailing in the polls against Democratic nominee Roy Cooper. Vance emphasized the Republican administration's commitment to rebuilding efforts, contrasting it with the previous Democratic leadership's response.
Key facts
- Vance announced $858 million in disaster relief funding for North Carolina.
- The funding is intended for recovery from Hurricane Helene, which struck in 2024.
- Whatley is trailing Cooper by 9.6 points according to polling averages.
- FEMA authorized $7.5 billion for recovery efforts under the Trump administration.
- Cooper attended a climate event in New York City shortly before the hurricane.
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