CNN reported that Trump said “we’ll be helping out the state of Georgia.”
President Trump: "We'll be helping out the state of Georgia" https://t.co/6OZtrfIwim https://t.co/FpwnJZlGEs
— CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) January 22, 2017
Deal chief of staff Chris Riley confirmed the call and said Trump called Deal.
Trump said he was planning to speak with Gov. Rick Scott of Florida later Sunday afternoon.
Deal on Sunday declared a state of emergency for seven South Georgia counties after this weekend’s deadly storms.
At least 12 people died and 23 were hurt Saturday with more dangerous weather approaching.
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