Biden heading to Maui amid criticism of White House response to devastating Lahaina wildfire
CBSN
President Biden was heading to Hawaii Monday to view the widespread damage from the recent Maui wildfires, meet with survivors and fend off criticism that his administration responded to the disaster too slowly.
There were no details on the itinerary awaiting Mr. Biden and First Lady Jill Biden as they arrive nearly two weeks after ferocious, wind-whipped blazes claimed at least 114 lives -- and likely many more.
Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanna Criswell, who's scheduled to travel with the Bidens, said on the CBS News broadcast "Face the Nation" Sunday that, "The biggest thing that the president needs to see is just the actual impact. It really feels different when you're on the ground and can see the total devastation of Lahaina. He'll talk to some of the families that have been impacted by this and hear their stories.
