Q: We’re learning that DeSantis refused to take a call Press Sec. Karine Jean-Pierre: That is something for the governor to speak to himself. If you have the president and the vice president reaching out to offer up assistance, that's for the governor if he wants to respond to... us or not. But we're working with state and local officials. We are doing the job that is needed and taking this very seriouslyshow more

@K_JeanPierre There are millions of Floridians in the path of Milton, who are unaware their Governor just sacrificed their security to score political points.

@K_JeanPierre The same MAGA Cult members that won’t take phone calls from the President or VP are claiming the government isn’t doing enough??? Got it! How utterly pathetic! Using a disaster to play politics.

@K_JeanPierre Milton, like DeSantis, is a disaster.

Amazing what republicans will do to their own constituents to help trump politically.

@K_JeanPierre Why are you making political calls to a governor who has his hands full taking care of his citizens? You are not in the emergency management chain of command; you're using tragedy for political points.

@K_JeanPierre It was telling when Karine stormed off after Peter Doocy asked tough questions about Kamala's failures regarding Helene. I guess KJP didn't have enough lies prepared.

@K_JeanPierre He doesn't need to talk to her. He's got things under control. He's a very competent leader. Unlike the ones in the White House.

@K_JeanPierre Gov. DeSantis handled ALL Florida disaster efforts through the National Guard until Kamala and Joe were -- at long last -- forced to do something by widespread media attention on their inaction and failure to act.

Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed that Governor DeSantis chose not to take calls from President Biden and Vice President Harris offering assistance. She stated that it is up to the governor to address his decision, but emphasized that the federal government is actively working with state and local officials to provide necessary support during the situation. The administration remains committed to responding effectively.

@K_JeanPierre We're learning that after your disastrous "response" to North Carolina, nobody, including Ron Desantis, trusts the feds in time of need. Well, unless you're a foreign country.