FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell has officially responded to former President Donald Trump’s false claims regarding the federal response to **Hurricane Helene** in North Carolina. Trump had criticized the Biden administration, alleging a slow and inadequate FEMA response to the disaster. In her statement, Criswell emphasized that FEMA had been on the ground before the storm made landfall, coordinating closely with state and local officials to ensure rapid and efficient aid. She clarified that federal disaster resources were deployed in a timely manner, including search and rescue teams, food, water, and power restoration support. Criswell stressed that spreading misinformation about disaster response undermines the efforts of emergency personnel and the trust of communities affected by the storm. FEMA continues to work actively in recovery efforts, providing critical assistance to those impacted by Hurricane Helene.