Trump hands out hugs and hotdogs to distressed victims of Hurricane Florence, says: "America grieves with you"
The US commander-in-chief sought to introduce a moment of assurance amid the devastation as he told residents of the Carolinas: 'Our hearts break for you'.
President Donald Trump comforted victims of Hurricane Florence in the Carolinas on Wednesday, handing out hot dogs and hugs to those affected as he surveyed the wreckage left behind by the calamity. According to the Associated Press, Trump struck a perfect balance between comforter and cheerleader for residents who were still recovering from the widespread destruction and injury from the torrential rains.
Donning a wind-breaker during the busy day, the commander-in-chief distributed meals at a church, offered hugs and handshakes, walked amid piles of broken furniture strewn across the damaged streets, and discussed the response measures taken with both local as well as state officials.