Biden surveys flood damage in Kentucky, pledges more help
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden on Monday witnessed the damage from deadly and devastating storms that have resulted in the worst flooding in Kentucky's history, as they visited the state to meet with families and first responders.
At least 37 people have died since last month's deluge, which dropped 8 to 10 1/2 inches of rain in only 48 hours. Gov. Andy Beshear told Biden that authorities expect to add at least one other death to the total. The National Weather Service said Sunday that flooding remains a threat, warning of more thunderstorms through Thursday.
Video Transcript
- I just saw that.
JOE BIDEN: From the helicopter, you see automobiles, everything from buses, to automobiles, to homes, you know, literally in the middle of the water. And you think to yourself, what in God's name happened to those-- to those-- what was it, 37 now? or 30--
- It will be 38.
JOE BIDEN: --38 people who are dead? Now, Mitch McConnell and I, we do battle all the time on issues. But it came to-- when it comes to Kentucky, when it comes to these issues, it's all one team.
