With only 35 days left until Election Day, the stakes couldn’t be higher in the battle between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Every move the candidates make, every word they say, could tip the balance in what is shaping up to be one of the most consequential elections in recent history.

And then, as if the political scene wasn’t chaotic enough, Hurricane Helene slammed into the southeastern U.S., leaving destruction in its wake. Major events like this have the potential to sway voters, and the candidates’ responses are being watched closely.

But here’s the thing: while Trump wasted no time heading to Georgia, one of the states hit hardest by the hurricane, Kamala Harris and Joe Biden? Well, they seem to be taking their sweet time. Trump’s visit to the devastated city of Valdosta was not only timely, but it also demonstrated leadership in the face of disaster—something we’ve seen time and again from him. And yet, as expected, the mainstream media is doing their best to twist this into something it’s not.

Despite their efforts, Trump made his visit about the people, not politics. And while Biden and Harris are off somewhere fumbling through their next poorly delivered speech, Trump is on the ground, handing out supplies and offering hope. But, of course, the media isn’t happy with that narrative.

Trump’s Visit to Hurricane-Hit Georgia

As Hurricane Helene left a path of destruction through Georgia, Donald Trump was quick to head to the scene and show his support. While the media tried to paint his visit as politically motivated, Trump made it clear that he was there for the people, not for votes.

From CNBC:
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump traveled to hurricane-blasted Georgia to deliver remarks and help hand out supplies…

Trump insisted his motive for Monday’s visit to the southern city of Valdosta was apolitical.

“We’re not talking about politics now,” Trump said in remarks to the press outside the heavily damaged brick facade of a building that had housed dozens of furniture vendors.

It’s moments like these that remind us why Trump continues to resonate with so many Americans. While Biden and Harris are playing politics from the comfort of Washington, Trump is getting his hands dirty and doing the work.

The media, of course, couldn’t help but try to drag him down, accusing him of visiting “too early” and turning the situation into a campaign stop. But let’s be real—if Trump had waited a week, they would have slammed him for being late. It’s a lose-lose situation when it comes to the left-wing media, but Trump isn’t backing down.

The Media’s Predictable Smear Campaign

It’s almost funny how predictable the media has become. As soon as Trump announced his visit to Valdosta, the media pounced, accusing him of everything from using the hurricane for political gain to arriving too early for the visit to be “productive.” But here’s the kicker: when has the media ever praised Trump for anything?

This latest smear campaign is just another example of how they will twist anything to fit their anti-Trump narrative. In reality, Trump’s visit was exactly what Georgia needed—leadership, compassion, and action. While Biden and Harris continue to bungle their way through foreign policy disasters and economic blunders, Trump is out there doing what a leader does: helping people when they need it most.

Sure, Trump took the opportunity to point out the slow response from the Biden-Harris administration, but can you blame him? When disaster strikes, the American people expect their leaders to act fast. But instead, Biden’s administration is treating this hurricane with the same sense of urgency they’ve treated everything else—slow, stumbling, and completely ineffective.

For real: Biden spent most of his weekend on the beach, as he always does nowadays.

Harris and Biden’s Pathetic Response

And what about Kamala Harris? Well, while Trump was in Georgia handing out supplies, Harris was doing what she does best: hiding from the press and hoping no one notices. Sure, she rushed back to D.C. to get “briefed” and huddle in meetings. That’s what these bureaucrats call leadership.

The truth is, Harris and Biden have shown time and again that they are woefully unprepared to lead in times of crisis. Their administration has been a series of missteps, failures, and embarrassing gaffes, and their response to Hurricane Helene is no different.

Kamala has been largely silent on the hurricane, and Biden’s response has been, at best, lackluster. There’s no sense of urgency, no real effort to connect with the people affected, and no plan to address the damage in a meaningful way. In contrast, Trump is out there, boots on the ground, showing the kind of leadership we’ve sorely missed for the past few years.

Key Takeaways:

• Trump visited hurricane-ravaged Georgia, providing supplies and offering support, while making it clear that his visit was not politically motivated.
• The media predictably attacked Trump for “arriving too early” and tried to spin his visit as a campaign stop, despite his clear focus on helping those affected by the hurricane.
• Meanwhile, Biden and Harris have been slow to respond, showing once again their inability to handle crises with the urgency and effectiveness the American people expect.

Source: CNBC