Biden dismisses Hawaii visit queries amidst crisis leadership criticism.
President Biden Faces Criticism Over Handling of Hawaii Wildfires
President Joe Biden on Thursday once again dismissed inquiries about the devastating Hawaii wildfires, drawing criticism for his leadership during the crisis.
“No, not now,” Biden responded to a reporter who asked for details about his upcoming trip to Hawaii on Monday.
“I’m going to be leaving, and I’ll be there on Monday,” Biden added before walking away.
The death toll in Maui has reached at least 111, with authorities still searching for human remains and over 1,000 people reported missing.
After initially addressing the disaster last week, Biden remained silent on the issue for four days.
His decision to refrain from commenting on the wildfires while on a weekend beach vacation in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, sparked widespread criticism.
“No comment,” Biden told reporters on Sunday when asked about the wildfires.
Earlier that day, Biden mentioned that “we’re looking at it” when questioned about the possibility of traveling to Maui.
The president also approved a major disaster declaration, allowing federal funds and agencies to assist in the response.
Controversy Surrounding M. Kaleo Manuel
Another individual facing scrutiny is M. Kaleo Manuel, the former deputy director of the Hawaii Commission on Water Resource Management.
Manuel is accused of withholding water from firefighters battling the deadly wildfires in Maui.
Last year, he made controversial remarks suggesting that access to water should be conditional on discussions about equity.
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