Reverend Franklin Graham, President and CEO of Samaritan’s PURSE and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, based in North Carolina, told FOX News Digital on Friday evening that he appreciated how President Donald Trump came to the Tar all State to visit with, and Spend some time with survivors of the hurricane.
“To let the president come today and to shake hands, talk to them and … see their houses That was destroyed – I can’t tell you what that meant for these people, “said Graham, who shared his thoughts exclusively with Fox News Digital on Friday evening.
“They were so grateful that the president of the United States popped up for them. It gave people hope. “
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Graham added: “I appreciate it President Trump Before coming to the west of North Carolina for his first official trip this season. It is four months since Hurricane Helene met this area, but so many people still suffer enormously. ”
Graham stood by Trump for part of the day while the president toured the destroyed areas extreme weather. Samaritan’s purse has been on site for some time to help displaced residents, to provide relief supplies and to use thousands of volunteers to clean up flooded houses and much more.
Rev. Franklin Graham, president and CEO of Samaritan’s purse, speaks during the visit of President Donald Trump to the North Carolina damaged by Hurricane Helene on January 24, 2025. First Lady Melania Trump is on the right. (Samaritan’s wallet)
Graham also shared his hope for the next four years, now that Trump is settling in the White House for his second term.
“Of God’s helpI would like our country to become stronger again, and that is what President Trump wants, “Graham told Fox News Digital.
‘If the gas prices fall, that is an advantage for everyone food Go downstairs, it helps everyone; And if the costs of housing go down, that helps everyone. “
He said he prays that “God will not only bless America, but the world.”
“With God’s help,” Graham continued, “we can see that the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine not only come to an end, but are also healed. America can only be big With God’s help – so above all I pray that we will not turn his back on him. “
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Graham, a son of Rev. Billy GrahamAlso shared his thoughts about praying during the inauguration on January 20.
“It was a privilege and an honor to be asked to pray at the second inauguration of President Donald J. Trump,” he said.
Rev. Graham, President and CEO of Samaritan’s purse, prays during the inauguration of President Trump on Monday, January 20, 2025. (Samaritan’s wallet)
“I am always grateful for the opportunity to refer people to the Lord Jesus Christ. God has helped President Trump through a number of dark days.
“He brought him to the other side, reached down and saved his life.”
“I want to continue to encourage people in this country to raise the president in prayer.”
Graham said: “President Trump said that God brought him to power for a reason – and I believe that too.
“I want to continue to encourage people throughout the country to raise the president in prayer and ask God to direct his steps, protect him and give him wisdom.”
President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump waves while they board the Air Force One on Friday, January 24, 2025 on Joint Base Andrews for their trip to North Carolina and California. (AP photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Two residents of North Carolina who survived Hurricane Helene In September, but they suffered enormous losses due to the storm, shared a single sentence of President Trump who remained with them during his Friday visits affected by hurricanes.
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“It seems that he really cares about it, and … I am happy that he is here, because it feels like we have forgotten or have never taken care of us among the other government,” said Curtis Wright, resident of FairView, that Trump on Friday, to Fox News. Digital.
An aerial photo of destroyed and damaged buildings in the aftermath of the flood of Hurricane Helene on 8 October in Bat Cave, North Carolina. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)
Immediately after his time in North Carolina, Trump and First Lady Melania Trump flew to California To view the devastation caused by forest fires and to talk to local officials and residents.
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Audrey Conklin from FOX News Digital has contributed to the reporting.
