President Biden showed his leadership by promising to reconstruct the Francis Scott Key Bridge and having the federal government cover the cost.
The President expressed his support, saying "We're here for you and we'll stay with you until it's resolved. As the governor mentioned, you're tough, and we'll get through this together. I assure you, we're not going anywhere."
President Biden pledged to safeguard the affected jobs due to the port closing and assured the people of Maryland that the federal government is expected to fund the bridge reconstruction. He stated, "My transportation secretary is currently there. I told Governor Moore that I'm instructing my team to do whatever it takes to reopen the port and rebuild the bridge as quickly as possible. We will closely support Maryland and provide whatever assistance they request. We will collaborate with Congress to ensure the state receives the necessary support. It is my intention for the federal government to cover the entire cost of rebuilding that bridge. I anticipate the congress will support my initiative."
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Biden's strength and leadership in these situations might make it easy for some to forget how bad Trump and his administration were at the basics of governing. Handling an accident or a natural disaster is Presidency 101. The basics of the job necessitate an ability for the federal government to effectively be there and help states and localities with accidents or disasters happen.
For four years, Trump consistently failed to meet this basis standard of presidential competence.
With Biden as president, the American people can trust that the federal government will be there if tragedy strikes.
That is not something that could be said while Donald Trump was in office.
The Francis Scott Bridge collapse is an example of why presidential leadership matters.
