Fact check: Trump lies about the Hurricane Helene response [Video]

Former President Donald Trump has delivered a barrage of lies and distortions about the federal response to Hurricane Helene.Video above: Both Democrats and Republicans in North Carolina say misinformation Is complicating Hurricane Helene reliefWhile various misinformation about the response has spread widely without Trump’s involvement, the Republican presidential nominee has been one of the country’s leading deceivers on the subject. Over a span of six days, in public comments and social media posts, Trump has used his powerful megaphone to endorse or invent false or unsubstantiated claims.The chief targets of his hurricane-related dishonesty have been Vice President Kamala Harris, his opponent in the November presidential election, and President Joe Biden.Monday, Sept. 30: Trump falsely claims Biden hasn’t answered calls from Georgia’s governorDuring a visit to Georgia on Monday, Trump said of Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp: “He’s been calling the president, hasn’t been able to get him.”It was immediately clear that …