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DeSantis reportedly refuses Harris’s calls as Florida braces for new hurricane
Aide says Republican governor is dodging contact with vice-president over Helene recovery because it ‘seemed political’
Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida is reportedly refusing calls about storm recovery from Kamala Harris, more than a week after Hurricane Helene hit the state and two days before intensifying Hurricane Milton is expected to hit the south-west of the state.
Citing a DeSantis aide, NBC News reported on Monday that the Republican governor was dodging the Democratic presidential nominee’s calls because they “seemed political”.
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Ron DeSantis is refusing to take Harris' call on Hurricane Helene
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is not taking calls from Vice President Kamala Harris about storm recovery just over a week after Hurricane Helene hammered parts of his state.1 hour ago -
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Gov. Ron DeSantis refuses call from Kamala Harris ahead of Hurricane Milton: Source
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has refused to take a call with Vice President Kamala Harris about Hurricane Milton, a source close to the governor told ABC News.1 hour ago - Kamala Harris -
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DeSantis 'not aware' of Harris calls after reports he dodged them
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Monday he “was not aware” of post-Hurricane Helene calls from Vice President Harris after multiple reports that he dodged them. “I didn't know she called me … I ...34 minutes ago -
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Hurricane Milton intensifies to category 5 as Florida braces for ‘major impacts’
Storm could make landfall on Wednesday as state prepares what could be biggest evacuation since 2017. Hurricane Milton has rapidly intensified into a category 5 hurricane, just two days before it ...5 hours ago - Florida -
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Florida braces for Hurricane Milton as it strengthens to category 5 storm
US agencies warn of possible threat to life as second hurricane in as many weeks barrels towards southern state’s coast22 minutes ago - Florida
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