Former President Trump is set to visit North Carolina to witness the aftermath of Hurricane Helene as part of his campaign trail on Monday. The visit is part of a series of stops across the battleground state. Trump will be in Asheville to see the devastation caused by the hurricane and will address the press at noon. He will then head to Greenville before attending an “11th Hour Faith Leaders Meeting” in Concord with Eric Trump and Ben Carson in the evening.
This visit is one of many campaign stops by Trump in North Carolina since Hurricane Helene hit the southeast, affecting mostly red counties that supported Trump in the last election. The state is crucial in deciding the outcome of the 2024 presidential election, with 16 electoral votes up for grabs on Nov. 5.
While Trump is in North Carolina, Vice President Kamala Harris will be campaigning in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Harris previously visited North Carolina after the hurricane, attending a barbecue in Raleigh and helping pack aid supplies for hurricane victims in October.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, campaigned with former President Bill Clinton in North Carolina, a state narrowly won by Trump in 2020.
President Biden has been working on bipartisan efforts to provide disaster relief to the states affected by Hurricane Helene. He visited North Carolina and deployed an additional 500 active-duty troops to the western counties of the state.
In response to the impact of the storm, the North Carolina Elections Board passed a bipartisan emergency resolution to reform the state’s early voting process in 13 counties. This includes changes to voting sites, extended hours of operation, and adjustments to the number of days sites are open during the early voting period.
The 2024 campaign trail continues to be a focal point for politicians as they navigate the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and engage with voters in crucial battleground states like North Carolina. Stay updated on the latest developments and exclusive interviews at our Fox News Digital election hub.
