NC Gov: Trump Is “Flat-Out Lying” About FEMA Relief

The New Republic reports:

Despite the fact that his state is still recovering from Hurricane Helene, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper was forced to use his time to debunk misinformation spread by Donald Trump Friday afternoon.

Trump posted on Truth Social earlier on Friday that Cooper, along with “Democrats in Washington,” were blocking aid from coming into the state to help people in need, including President Biden and Kamala Harris, saying, “It’s all over the place—A HORRIBLE SITUATION.

Cooper responded on X with a screenshot of Trump’s post, pointing out that it was “a flat out lie.”

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This is a flat out lie. We’re working with all partners around the clock to get help to people. Trump’s lies and conspiracy theories have hurt the morale of first responders and people who lost everything, helped scam artists and put government and rescue workers in danger. – RC pic.twitter.com/QySXueCTOD

— Governor Roy Cooper (@NC_Governor) October 11, 2024