WATCH: Biden warns Milton could be one of the worst storms to hit Florida in a century

President Joe Biden participated in an Oval Office briefing Tuesday with a series of top administration officials to discuss the federal government’s ongoing response to Hurricane Helene and preparations for Hurricane Milton.
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The president told reporters afterward of Milton, “My priority is to increase the size and presence of our effort.”
Biden postponed a planned trip later this week to Germany and Angola because of the storm, explaining, “I just don’t think I can be out of the country at this time.”
He said he still planned to make his scheduled trips, though when he’d do that is unclear.
Biden also spoke about misinformation and disinformation surrounding the federal response to Helene, which Vice President Kamala Harris has blamed on her Election Day opponent, former President Donald Trump. Biden said of such misinformation, “Those who do it do it to try to damage the administration.”
Asked about Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has complained about Harris’ comments about Helene, Biden said DeSantis “has been cooperative” and “said he’s gotten all that he needs.”
Biden said he told DeSantis, “You’re doing a great job” and “we thank you for it” and said he gave DeSantis “my personal cellphone number.”