Biden says he hopes to visit Helene-impacted areas this week, Trump to visit Valdosta Monday

Joe and Jill Biden descend the stairs from Air Force One.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden arrive on Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

This story was updated on Monday, Sept. 30 at 8:53 a.m.

President Joe Biden says he will visit Hurricane Helene-impacted areas this week as long as it does not disrupt rescue and recovery operations.

Biden was briefed again on Sunday evening about the impact of the devastating storm on an enormous swath of the Southeast. In a brief exchange with reporters, he described the impact of the storm as “stunning” and said that the administration is giving states “everything we have” to help with their response to the storm.