Firefighter Speaks for So Many of Us to Trump, As President Brings Huge Difference to NC and LA

Watching President Donald Trump operate in North Carolina and California in response to disasters makes the fact that we haven't had a leader for the last four years so clear. Instead of someone sleepwalking through events or reading off a script, you now have a leader who is engaged, asking questions and expressing himself like a normal person, and truly responding with transparency to the press. Pres. Trump suggests and brings in answers. That's the way it's supposed to be when you have a real person in charge--and not governance by unelected officials behind the scenes.

Trump didn't just meet with officials on Friday, he also engaged with the people who were affected. When he was in North Carolina, he didn't just talk, he let the victims of the hurricane talk; he even adjusted the mic for one woman. He literally gave them a voice when they haven't truly been listened to for months.

I don't want to hear EVER AGAIN that the democrats care about "working people"

President Trump just gave the people of Western North Carolina a giant microphone to tell their stories

He hugged them. He listened to them. He asked questionspic.twitter.com/REGu1SzW6S
— Ola Olayemi (@kunleolayemi) January 24, 2025

So much debris hasn't been cleared there, and people still haven't gotten needed help. For them, as this poor lady says, "It's still Sept. 27."

I am very moved by this. Being seen and heard is a deep human need. pic.twitter.com/p4uWu01IQ6
— Amanda Fortini (@amandafortini) January 24, 2025

Then when he went to Los Angeles, he also met with victims of the fire. Melania had a sweet moment with one fire victim.

Melania Trump just had a very sweet moment with a lady from California who has been devastated by the fires 🙏❤️

Can anyone tell what language they are speaking or what they are saying? pic.twitter.com/Pb0DzkSYiy
— FLOTUS Report (@MELANIAJTRUMP) January 25, 2025

While Trump had a lot of criticism for the Democratic officials who had failed Californians, he had praise for the firefighters who had given their all under very difficult circumstances. The firefighters cheered and clapped, even chanting "USA, USA" to welcome him. They also gave him a "47" fire helmet.

President Donald J. Trump is greeted with applause at he meets with members of the Los Angeles Fire Department.

GOD BLESS THESE HEROES! pic.twitter.com/ZOM9O3sswY
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) January 25, 2025

President Trump at the Los Angeles fire department. They start chanting USA. Look at his 47 fire helmet. pic.twitter.com/6jxMIuBNjs
— 💋👠Mrs. Smith 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 (@Eye_C_U_Smith) January 25, 2025

One firefighter even showed how much he appreciated Trump. When the president came down the line shaking firefighters' hands, he said "Thank you for saving America, Mr. President."

As President Trump shakes hands with brave firefighters from the Los Angeles Fire Department, one of them says “Thank you for saving America, Mr. President” ❤️🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/dvyhijpWAR
— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) January 25, 2025

Brave guy, given the Democratic control of things. He's speaking for so many of us.

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But the response shows that there are people pushing for a change in both states--and who want common sense--who see the change that Trump is bringing and how much better it is. And he's showing how much he appreciates their efforts. What a great thing to finally witness true leadership.