Trump campaign national press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the former president’s visit to Georgia is being made because he wants to “personally offer” his help to those affected by Hurricane Helene. 

Former President Donald Trump is set to visit Valdosta, Georgia, on Monday afternoon, putting him ahead of both President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in visiting hurricane-affected locations. Leavitt noted how it is “absurd” how Biden is not making an active effort to help the hurricane victims, and that it contrasts to how Trump is showing “real leadership” with his visit.