Disaster politics: Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are the latest to de

Kamala Harris and Joe Biden aim for a smooth response to Hurricane Helene's devastation.. Drawing parallels to Hurricane Sandy, they hope for a repeat of effective disaster management.. Donald Trump seeks to leverage the disaster to gain political traction in the current climate.. The political landscape is heavily influenced by the federal response to natural disasters.. Both parties are keenly aware of the electoral implications of disaster management success.