Wednesday, October 5, 2022; Fort Myers Beach, Florida; Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Florida First lady Casey DeSantis meet with President Joe Biden and First lady Jill Biden during a visit to Fisherman's Wharf at Fort Myers Beach, FL on Wednesday, October 5, 2022. Mandatory Credit: Saul Young/Knoxville News Sentinel-USA TODAY NETWORK Joe Biden Surveys Hurrican Ian Damage
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FORT MYERS, Florida (AP) — President Joe Biden has surveyed the devastation of hurricane-ravaged Florida, promising to marshal the power of the federal government to help rebuild.
Biden comforted local residents alongside Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, a potential 2024 foe. Biden praised DeSantis’ handling of the storm recovery as both men — who have battled over pandemic protocols and migration as the governor mulls a presidential bid — put aside politics for a few days.
The state is struggling to recover from the wreckage of Hurricane Ian, which tore through southwestern Florida last week and left dozens dead.
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