Trump to Visit North Carolina, Los Angeles, and Nevada in First Presidential Trips
The president plans to address disaster recovery efforts in North Carolina and California before thanking supporters in Nevada.
- President Donald Trump announced his first trips as president, with stops in North Carolina, Los Angeles, and Nevada scheduled this week.
- Trump criticized Democrats for their response to Hurricane Helene, which left thousands homeless in North Carolina, and pledged federal support during his visit on Friday.
- In Los Angeles, Trump will assess the ongoing wildfire crisis, which has consumed over 40,600 acres, killed at least 28 people, and displaced 41,000 residents.
- The president has been vocal about the need for significant federal aid for wildfire recovery, potentially tying it to a broader reconciliation package under discussion with GOP leaders.
- Trump’s Nevada visit will focus on thanking voters after flipping the traditionally Democratic state in the 2024 election with over 50% of the vote.