President Donald Trump traveled to the Sunshine State in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. His mission was to witness the storm’s devastation first hand, oversee response efforts, and speak with first-hand witnesses. During his visit, he also met with Florida Gov. Rick Scott.
Trump, along with first lady Melania Trump and Vice President Mike Pence visited Fort Myers and Naples, two of the areas most damaged by Irma.
“I have to say that your governor…The job he’s done is incredible,” the President said, “I guess I’ve been very lucky because, you know, you have a great governor in Texas; you have a great governor in Florida. The job that Rick has done is being talked about all over.”
The President further praised the first responders and the Coast Guard for their valor. He then interjected his hope that Scott will run for the Senate in 2018.
“What do I know,” Trump said, “but I hope this man right here, Rick Scott, runs for the Senate… I don’t know what he’s going to do.”
Scott, who was next to him when Trump made the statement, did not directly address it. He instead thanked volunteers and all those came to help.
