‘I can assure you is that the federal government will be here until it’s finished.’
President Joe Biden and Gov. Ron DeSantis, frequent political foes, locked hands outside Fisherman’s Wharf and discussed response to Hurricane Ian.
The First Ladies for the nation and state stood alongside the national figures as they shared information about the storm outside the range of press microphones. Shortly after the greeting, the Governor led a briefing with state officials and the White House press pool in the room. The first words out of the Republican Governor’s briefing with the Democratic president similarly broadcast unity.
“Thanks to President Biden,” DeSantis said.