Florida faces a monumental cleanup after Hurricane Milton’s rampage left 16 dead, millions without power, and insurers bracing for $100 billion in losses. With recovery efforts just beginning, the storm has also ignited a political firestorm as the 2024 U.S. election heats up. 🔥
Residents like Chase Pierce in St. Petersburg described apocalyptic scenes: \"Transformers exploding, sparks flying… it changes how you see nature’s power.\" Meanwhile, tornadoes spawned by Milton killed seniors in St. Lucie County, underscoring the storm’s unpredictable wrath.
🏛️ Politics Meets Disaster: Republican Donald Trump accused rivals of mishandling recovery in key swing states like North Carolina, while VP Kamala Harris criticized \"political games\" during crisis response. Analysts warn the stakes mirror 2005’s Hurricane Katrina fallout, which tanked a president’s ratings.
3.4 million Florida homes/businesses still lack power
Governor Ron DeSantis warned of \"significant damage\" despite dodging worst-case scenarios. As climate-fueled disasters intensify, Milton’s legacy may reshape both Florida’s landscape and America’s political playbook. 🌊🗳️
