President Joe Biden finally acknowledged the wildfires that ravaged Hawaii in recent days; calling the disaster “really tough stuff” just 24 hours after he said he had “no comment” on the emergency.

“I’ve spoken to Gov. Josh Green multiple times and reassured him that the state will have everything it needs from the federal government,” Biden said. “I immediately approved the governor’s request for an expedited major disaster declaration – that’s a fancy word for saying whatever you need, you’re gonna get.”

 

“My wife Jill and I are gonna travel to Hawaii as soon as we can, and that’s what I’ve been talking to the governor about. I don’t want to get in the way. I’ve been to too many disaster areas, but I want to go and make sure they’ve got everything they need, and I want to be sure we don’t disrupt the ongoing recovery efforts,” he added.

At least 100 people have been confirmed killed by the wildfire, with hundreds more listed as “missing.”

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