North Carolina Governor-elect Josh Stein (D) said he is “eager” to work with the incoming administration on federal relief for the state as it recovers from the damage caused by Hurricane Helen.
stein He told ABC's “This Week.” Co-anchor Jonathan Karl said residents in the western part of the state are “really hurting” but are “enthusiastic” to work with the incoming Trump administration to find a solution.
“Hurricane Helen left in its wake unimaginable devastation, with many lives lost, thousands of buildings destroyed, homes, small businesses, infrastructure, critical infrastructure, water, sewer, wastewater, highways, state “Part of Interstate 40 fell into the river,” he said. .
“I am eager to work with the Trump administration to serve the people of Western North Carolina who need federal and state support to get back on their feet,” Stein added.
Asked by Kahl what he fears most about the next administration, Stein said he wants someone who “respects the rule of law,” adding that President-elect Trump's recent nomination of Kash Patel to head the FBI “I didn't have any confidence that that was the case,” he said. It's a top priority. ”
Mr. Stein, North Carolina's current attorney general, defeated controversial Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson (Republican) in last month's gubernatorial election. During his campaign, Stein focused on issues such as affordability, improving public education and protecting abortion rights.
Stein will become North Carolina's first Jewish governor, replacing incumbent Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, who is term-limited.
