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Biden praises Rick Scott after DeSantis snub: ‘I want to thank the senator’

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis did not meet with President Joe Biden during Biden's visit to Florida to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Idalia. DeSantis's office stated that a meeting would divert resources from recovery efforts. The White House claimed that the meeting had been planned and that DeSantis was welcome to join. DeSantis is a potential candidate for the 2024 Republican nomination for president.
Despite the lack of a meeting, Senator Rick Scott, a Republican and former governor of Florida, praised Biden's response to Idalia and expressed appreciation for the federal government's assistance. Biden also commended Scott for his cooperation and recognized the work of FEMA.
Biden stated that DeSantis helped plan the visit and that they were in frequent communication, even without a face-to-face meeting. Biden participated in a briefing with Scott, toured storm damage, and discussed recovery efforts. At least two deaths were reported as a result of Idalia, with around 278,000 residents losing power.

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The Hill

Biden praises Rick Scott after DeSantis snub: ‘I want to thank the senator’

President Biden on Saturday praised Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) while visiting Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia after he was snubbed by Gov. Ron DeSantis. “I’m very pleased, the guy who we don’t agree very much at all, the distinguished former governor and senior senator, he came, talked about to me and to you…

3 months ago·Washington, United States

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Newsweek

DeSantis snubs Biden's post-Idalia visit as Rick Scott praises president

Representatives for Biden and DeSantis differed on whether or not a meeting had been coordinated.

3 months ago·United States

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The Daily Beast

Rick Scott Heaps Praise on Biden's ‘Fast’ Florida Response: ‘Big Deal’

While Ron DeSantis avoided being seen with the president on Saturday, Scott commended Biden during the visit and thanked him for “quickly” responding to the hurricane.

3 months ago·United States

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Florida Politics

In Live Oak, President Biden praises Rick Scott, Ron DeSantis

The President of the United States had kind words for two of his most strident critics Saturday. After surveying Idalia damage in Live Oak, Joe Biden was complimentary toward Gov. Ron DeSantis and Sen. Rick Scott. Biden said, regarding DeSantis not meeting him Saturday, that he was “not disappointed … because he did help us plan this.” “He sat with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and decided where we should go, where it would be the leas…

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