Joe Biden: Biden calls secretary his ‘Boss’ and refers to VP Harris as ‘President’ during Hurricane briefing

President Biden provided an update on the federal response to recent hurricanes, emphasizing efforts to restore power and clear debris in affected states like North Carolina and Florida. He acknowledged the significant toll the hurricanes have taken on these states, with Hurricane Milton causing an estimated $50 billion in damages and Hurricane Helene resulting in at least 92 fatalities in North Carolina. Biden praised Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for his efforts in restoring electricity to 1 million customers. The federal government is fully engaged in rescue and recovery efforts through agencies like FEMA, the Coast Guard, and the National Guard. Biden also joked about his Cabinet members during the briefing. He confirmed plans to seek additional funding from Congress for hurricane recovery and Vice President Harris outlined federal efforts to provide aid to affected areas.