The Washington Examiner’s Byron York assessed that Vice President Kamala Harris was trying to get “political benefit” with her slight at Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), proclaiming her attempts to contact the governor were ignored.

Vice President Kamala Harris took aim at Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis for reportedly not taking her calls regarding federal storm relief efforts as a second powerful hurricane bears down on Florida.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Vice President Kamala Harris accused each other of playing "political games" over reports that he wouldn't take the Democratic presidential candidate's calls on Hurricane Helene,

Florida "does not rely on FEMA for preparation, rescue, or response," DeSantis spokesman Jeremy Redfern told Newsweek.

Florida's preparation for Hurricane Milton includes keeping its gasoline reserve well-stocked and proceeding with cleanup after Helene.