Biden travels to New York, New Jersey to tour damage from Ida

President Joe Biden on Tuesday traveled to New York and New Jersey to tour flooding and other damage from Ida.

President Joe Biden on Tuesday continued his tour of damage caused by Hurricane Ida, traveling to New York and New Jersey to see first-hand the devastation the massive storm inflicted on the Northeast. The president will reprise his role as consoler in chief, meeting with local leaders to get a briefing on the damage to the area, and touring a neighborhood in Manville, New Jersey, before heading to Queens in New York to tour the damage there, and deliver remarks. "He will receive an update on recovery efforts and underscore the commitment to providing the federal government's full support for communities impacted by the storm," White House press secretary Jen Psaki previewed. "He’ll also meet with families and first responders to hear firsthand about the devastation," she added.