Biden, DeSantis speak on Thursday morning about response to Hurricane Ian

President Joe Biden and Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida spoke on Thursday morning about “steps the Biden-Harris Administration is taking to support Florida in response to Hurricane Ian, including the issuance of a Disaster Declaration this morning,” the White House said in a statement. Biden told DeSantis, who is seen as a potential 2024 presidential candidate, that he is sending his FEMA administrator to Florida on Friday to check in on response efforts and see where additional support is needed, and the president and governor “committed to continued close coordination.”