Former President Donald Trump was briefed on the impact of Hurricane Helene in Georgia on Friday. He was joined by GOP Gov. Brian Kemp in their first face-to-face meeting since their relationship frayed around the 2020 presidential election. Kemp clashed with the former president after he refused to call a special legislative session to help Trump as he sought to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia.
During the meeting, Trump thanked Governor Kemp for his work amid the hurricane devastation, acknowledging his hard work and effectiveness. Trump expressed his gratitude and shook hands with Kemp, showing a moment of unity despite their past differences.
Governor Kemp highlighted the severity of the storm, stating that it was the worst storm Georgia Power had ever dealt with. Trump inquired about the state's communication efforts, and Kemp assured him that the situation was improving.
The briefing took place at the Emergency Operations Center for Columbia County, where the officials discussed the ongoing response to Hurricane Helene and the challenges faced by the state in the aftermath of the storm.
