Biden to visit Maui on Monday as Hawaii wildfire deaths continue to climb

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President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will travel to Maui, Hawaii on Monday after wildfires on the island have left over 100 people dead.

“In Maui, the President and First Lady will be welcomed by state and local leaders to see firsthand the impacts of the wildfires and the devastating loss of life and land that has occurred on the island, as well as discuss the next steps in the recovery effort,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement Wednesday.

The president plans to meet with first responders and survivors, as well as federal, state and local officials while in Maui, she said. Last week, Biden approved a major disaster declaration for Hawaii in order to free up federal aid to support the island.

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