Donald Trump is using the destruction of Hurricane Helene to boost his presidential bid against Kamala Harris, political analysts said on Oct. 1, after the Republican candidate spread falsehoods about the federal response during a visit to a storm-hit city.

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump stands during a moment of silence at an event about the damage caused by Hurricane Helene, in Valdosta, Georgia, U.S., September 30, 2024. REUTERS/Elijah Nouvelage/File Photo
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