Christie Accuses DeSantis of Hypocrisy and Politics in Disaster Aid and Biden Meeting
- Hurricane Idalia struck Florida as a Category 3 storm, causing significant damage.
- DeSantis declined to meet with President Biden during his visit to survey hurricane damage, drawing criticism from Christie.
- Christie accused DeSantis of hypocrisy for seeking disaster aid after voting against it for Superstorm Sandy.
- Christie defended his own decision to meet with President Obama after Hurricane Sandy.
- Christie ramped up attacks on DeSantis, criticizing him for interfering with businesses and government spending in Florida.