Morning Wire Double Hurricane Recovery & CBS Editing Scandal | 10.11.24
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Oct 11, 2024 
Cabot Phillips, a senior editor at Daily Wire, dives into the staggering aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, sharing poignant stories from displaced residents in the Southeast. He discusses state responses and critiques federal leadership during the recovery. The conversation shifts to rising inflation, examining its effects on Main Street as purchasing power dwindles. Phillips also highlights CBS's controversial editing practices, bringing media integrity into question amid a backdrop of economic disparity.
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Double Hurricane Impact
- Hurricane Milton hit Florida less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene.
- Recovery efforts are underway, but the full extent of the damage is undetermined.
Resident Criticizes Governor's Response
- Asheville resident Sheila Surrett criticized North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper's response to Hurricane Helene.
- She compared it unfavorably to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's response.
Slow FEMA Response
- FEMA's response to Helene may have been slow due to complications.
- These include understaffing and a lack of visible leadership.