Former President Donald Trump used a Monday visit to North Carolina to repeat debunked lies about the federal response to Hurricane Helene.

Trump is blasting federal emergency responders whose work in North Carolina has been stymied by armed harassment and a deluge of misinformation.

While high-profile Republicans like Donald Trump continue to spread misinformation around hurricane recovery efforts, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a new program in North Carolina to support survivors and assistance totaling $300 million.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) temporarily paused aid in parts of North Carolina this weekend after alleged threats targeted the agency’s personnel aiding in recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene.

The expanded reach now covers Cabarrus, Cherokee, Forsyth, Graham, Iredell, Lee, Nash, Rowan, Stanly, Surry, Union and Yadkin counties, in addition to the 27 counties that were already approved for assistance.

Three weeks after Tropical Storm Helene devastated Western North Carolina, it's clear that the community has stood with one another from the very beginning.

Officials say federal disaster workers have resumed door-to-door visits as part of hurricane recovery efforts in North Carolina.

"I think you have to be able to speak. Does that mean let's not talk about it? Because by doing that, they'll do a better job the next time."

Trump held a policy event featuring three MAGA Republicans House members who voted against funding FEMA's Disaster Relief Fund in 2021. Trump's tour is focusing on his "Agenda 47" policy and includes these politicians who,