Trump visits disaster zones in California and North Carolina while challenging DEI programs, revealing his bold political strategy for 2025." President Donald Trump embarked on his first official trip of the second term, visiting hurricane-ravaged North Carolina and wildfire-devastated California on Friday, January 24, 2025. In Fletcher, North Carolina, Trump received updates on Hurricane Helene's recovery operations and met with affected families in Swannanoa. Criticizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), he stated, "They've been abused by what's happened. FEMA really let down the country." Trump committed to providing substantial funding for recovery efforts while simultaneously suggesting that state governments