Former President Donald Trump used a Monday visit to North Carolina to repeat debunked lies about the federal response to Hurricane Helene.

Trump was asked whether it was helpful to criticize hurricane relief workers after the Federal Emergency Management Agency recently paused work in the area because of reports they could be targeted by militia.

While high-profile Republicans like Donald Trump continue to spread misinformation around hurricane recovery efforts, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced a new program in North Carolina to support survivors and assistance totaling $300 million.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) temporarily paused aid in parts of North Carolina this weekend after alleged threats targeted the agency’s personnel aiding in recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene.

The expanded reach now covers Cabarrus, Cherokee, Forsyth, Graham, Iredell, Lee, Nash, Rowan, Stanly, Surry, Union and Yadkin counties, in addition to the 27 counties that were already approved for assistance.

Officials say federal disaster workers paused and then changed some of their hurricane-recovery efforts in North Carolina after receiving threats.

Trump held a policy event featuring three MAGA Republicans House members who voted against funding FEMA's Disaster Relief Fund in 2021. Trump's tour is focusing on his "Agenda 47" policy and includes these politicians who,