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Harris Faulkner Shuts Down Dem Who Immediately Tries To Pivot Away From Biden-Harris Hurricane Response

Tammy Bruce, David Carlucci, and Harris Faulkner

Fox News host Harris Faulkner prevented a Democratic guest from sidetracking a discussion about the Biden-Harris administration’s response to Hurricane Helene Tuesday.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has come under fire in recent days over relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Helene that tore through the Southeast, killing at least 227 people. Former Democratic State Sen. David Carlucci of New York attempted to switch the topic of discussion to Israel’s operations against terrorist groups in the Middle East before Faulkner cut him off.

“Well, right now it doesn’t matter if it’s a storm brewing in the Gulf of Mexico, evil forces taking root in the Middle East…” Carlucci said before Faulkner cut in, saying, “No, no, no, let’s stay focused. We’re talking about Biden and Harris’ response to Hurricane Helene.”

“And a house divided cannot stand, and that’s where we have to work together as a nation, not as a political party and the criticism is on all sides,” Carlucci claimed, prompting Faulkner to ask, “Why is it on the Republicans? The former president went there, he got there before anybody in your party.”

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Carlucci claimed that Trump was focusing and articulating the problems, but claimed that Trump had a responsibility to address alleged misinformation about the relief efforts. Faulkner pointed out to Carlucci that Trump visited Valdosta, Georgia, on Sept. 30 to deliver relief supplies.

“Donald Trump has a lot of responsibility there, he has a big microphone, a lot of people listen to him, he has a responsibility to do the right thing,” Carlucci claimed. “What I’m saying is we all play a part in this.”

“Do you think his microphone is bigger than the president’s who is currently in the White House?” Faulkner asked. “Because Trump is using his and Biden wasn’t using his, and that’s my point…”

Carlucci claimed that Biden was currently answering questions about relief efforts in the aftermath of Helene.

“Thirteen days later,” Faulkner responded.

“Well, actually, on I believe it was October 4th, Biden made a surprise appearance in the press room. Remember this, at the White House. Total surprise, answering questions, he was not asked one question about Helene. Four days ago and said nothing about it. Was not prompted for it and didn’t offer it. It was as though it had not occurred,” Fox News contributor Tammy Bruce said. “So, the first time they get this guy in the room he seemed connected, was answering certain questions, and it was a surprise.”

Carlucci claimed that again, it was a case of Trump “articulating the problems” and also claiming that governors in the affected states said FEMA was providing what was needed.

“Are you aware of what the president said a few days ago, that people were happy?” Faulkner asked.

Carlucci claimed the remarks were taken out of context.

“No, it absolutely is not taken out of context,” Faulkner responded as Carlucci claimed Biden had been asked about “nasty responses.”

“He was on the tarmac, he was asked about the response to Hurricane Helene, he was like, ‘Oh, I thought you were talking about a different storm,’” Faulkner said. “Milton wasn’t even on the map yet.”