North Carolinians Republican Congressman Chuck Edwards – whose mountainous western district was especially hard hit by flooding from the remnants of Hurricane Helene last week – and Dem Gov Roy Cooper both tell Politico Playbook their constituents need assistance, not campaign stops.

“The people in my district really don’t want to see politicians,” said Edwards. “They want to see water. Food. Cell towers and power restored, and the ability to contact their loved ones. Photo ops are not what’s needed.” Cooper was on the same page, saying “I told the president that we did not need elected officials that require a lot of security and attention, because we need to make sure that we’re getting the work done on the ground.” People are still trapped, he added, and “it’s not the right time for [Vice President Kamala Harris or convicted felon former President Trump] to come.”

You will not be shocked to learn Trump didn’t get the message, though at least he’s not headed to Edwards’ district – where more than 30 people have been killed. Instead the fat bastard will be in Valdosta, Georgia “to receive a briefing on the devastation of Hurricane Helene, facilitate the distribution of relief supplies, and deliver remarks to the press on Monday,” per his campaign.

The venue is listed as “Chez What Furniture Store” in the town near the Florida border. Meanwhile President Biden will address the relief efforts from the White House later this morning.