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MW Michael Whatley Michael Whatley Michael Whatley chaired the Republican National Committee from 2024 to 2025.

“Look, there's a lot of work that's left to be done, and I'm not going to forget them. I know President Trump is not going to forget them. But this is the largest storm recovery effort in the history of North Carolina by an order of magnitude versus what has been done before.”

The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show · US Politics · September 2026

“Look, there's a lot of work that's left to be done, and I'm not going to forget them. I know President Trump is not going to forget them. But this is the largest storm recovery effort in the history of North Carolina by an order of magnitude versus what has been done before.” — Michael Whatley, The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

Context

Whatley was asked about recovery in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene in 2024. He had earlier said he coordinated federal responses at President Trump's request. From The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, late September 2026.

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The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show Around 08:09 into the episode
Michael Whatley

…brought $ 11 billion in hurricane relief from the Trump administration to Western North Carolina. Roads have been rebuilt. Bridges have been rebuilt. Water systems are up and running. Lake Lure and Chimney Rock are back open for business, which is a miracle if you ever saw any of the pictures.

Speaker 4

Of the damage that we had there.

Michael Whatley

Look, there's a lot of work that's left to be done, and I'm not going to forget them. I know President Trump is not going to forget them. But this is the largest storm recovery effort in the history of North Carolina by an order of magnitude versus what has been done before. So we're going to continue to fight the people of North Carolina, Western North Carolina.

Speaker 4

They're strong people. These are resilient communities.

Michael Whatley

And they know that Roy Cooper was absolutely not there when they needed him and that I've been there every day since President Trump asked me to help.

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