Presidential candidates, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, haven’t had much to say, or anything at all, on the devastating flooding in Louisiana.
Clinton took to Twitter on Tuesday to say she is “closely monitoring the flooding in Louisiana and Mississippi,” but has yet to make any further comments; like what she plans to do to help.
Although, she doesn’t hesitate commenting about the women of this year’s Olympics.
So, what does Trump have to say about the historic flooding? Meh. Nothing.
He calls Obamacare a “total disaster” and claims he will make America safe again, but says not a single word about the real natural disaster that American people, whom he vows to protect, are facing this very moment.
We, the American people, have given both Clinton and Trump the benefit of the doubt. But now it’s time to see some action.
https://twitter.com/MarcusAnthonyS4/status/765303771870048256
Keep ignoring Louisiana @HillaryClinton @realDonaldTrump during this flood. We'll remember when November comes.
— Charles Pierce (@Chuckp2372) August 17, 2016
Make Real Headlines: Detour your scheduled campaign stops & visit the displaced flood victims in Louisiana @realDonaldTrump @HillaryClinton
— Bradford Smith (@BradfordSmith) August 16, 2016
Even American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift acknowledged the wreckage that thousands of people in Louisiana are facing by donating $1 million to flood relief:
“We began The 1989 World Tour in Louisiana, and the wonderful fans there made us feel completely at home,” Swift said in a statement to CNN. “The fact that so many people in Louisiana have been forced out of their own homes this week is heartbreaking. I encourage those who can to help out and send your love and prayers their way during this devastating time.”
Pop Queen Lady Gaga tweeted that she and her family would be donating to the victims as well.
Other big name celebs have also offered their support.
Louisiana has received at least one foot of rain since Friday. The National Weather Service is expecting it to only get worse.
The Red Cross is calling it:
“the worst natural disaster to strike the United States since Superstorm Sandy.”
This torrential down poor of rain comes 10 years, 11 months, and 14 days after the destructive floods of Hurricane Katrina; almost making the exact same anniversary.
At least 12 people are dead, 8,000 people are in shelters, and 40,000 or more homes are damaged.
Isn’t helping the American people what being President of the United States is all about?
Now is that time these candidates should be showing us why we should put our faith in them for the next four years.
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