Biden Talks to DeSantis as Hurricane Ian Approaches Florida
- Florida’s Republican governor could be Biden’s rival in 2024
- DeSantis warns those in storm’s path to heed evacuation orders
A truck deposits sand for sandbags ahead of Hurricane Ian in St. Petersburg, Florida, on Sept. 27.
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President Joe Biden spoke with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to discuss federal help as Hurricane Ian bears down on his state, the White House said on Tuesday night.
DeSantis, a Republican and frequent critic of Biden and his policies, is a potential rival in the 2024 presidential election.