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Biden heading to Maui amid criticism of White House response to wildfire

August 21, 2023

President Biden is 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.

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