Biden surveys hurricane damage in Florida

U.S. President Biden arrived in Florida on Saturday with First Lady Jill Biden to survey the damage wrought by Hurricane Idalia. The Bidens toured the town of Live Oak and received a briefing on the recovery efforts. Community members also shared their stories with the president.

In a press conference, Biden thanked officials and first responders of Florida for their efforts during and after the storm.  Biden called the spirit of the recovering community "remarkable" and praised 20 states who sent line workers to aid in the restoration of power.