A leading North Carolina newspaper, “The Charlotte Observer”, has criticized former President Trump for spreading "falsehoods" about the response to Hurricane Helene. Veuer’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.
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00:00A leading North Carolina newspaper, the Charlotte Observer, has criticized former President Trump for spreading falsehoods about the response to Hurricane Helene.
00:09The paper condemned Trump's claims that federal and state officials were neglecting Republican areas and misusing FEMA funds, calling the accusations baseless.
00:18This is not a situation to capitalize on for political gain.
00:22But former President Donald Trump has politicized the situation at every turn, spreading falsehoods and conspiracies that fracture the community instead of bringing it together, the editorial board wrote.
00:33They also stressed that government agencies have been actively aiding those in need and urged against politicizing a disaster.
00:40With less than a month until the election, the newspaper noted that North Carolina remains a key battleground state, where polls show a virtual tie between Trump and Vice President Harris.
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