The Trump administration is hosting some of the world’s most powerful financial leaders in Asheville. Here’s why their pick of western North Carolina’s largest city is so controversial.
Two years ago, Trump accused then-President Joe Biden of abandoning western NC residents following Helene’s historic damage in the region. Now, many local leaders and NC Gov. Josh Stein say that the federal government has only contributed a fraction of the cost to rebuild.
Read More: ‘In a very bad place’: A western NC county’s wait for federal Helene reimbursement
Protesters are planning to raise awareness about the Trump administration’s handling of Helene recovery during the G20 meetings Aug. 29 – Sept. 1 in Asheville. Here’s what to know.
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