Newly inaugurated President Donald Trump is scheduled to make an official visit to Western North Carolina this Friday as part of his first official trip since taking office. The trip will also include stops in California to assess the damage caused by recent wildfires and in Nevada to express gratitude to voters for their support in the recent election.
This visit marks Trump’s first to the region as President. The President has referenced Western North Carolina in several recent speeches, including his inaugural address, where he highlighted the area as an example of the challenges faced by disaster-stricken regions.
In his January 20 address, Trump criticized the federal government’s emergency response, stating, “Our country can no longer deliver basic services in times of emergency, as recently shown by the wonderful people of North Carolina, who’ve been treated so badly, and other states that are still suffering from a hurricane that took place many months ago.”
Governor Stein has confirmed the President’s visit, though specific details about the location and timing have yet to be released.
The trip underscores the administration’s focus on addressing ongoing recovery efforts in disaster-impacted areas and acknowledging key supporters across the nation.
