Biden Breaks Silence on Maui Fires, Vows to Visit as Death Toll Climbs

President Joe Biden broke his silence on the deadly Maui wildfires on Aug. 15, promising that he and first lady Jill Biden would visit the site as soon as they could.

The charred remains of a vehicle sit near a home destroyed by wildfire in Kula, Hawaii, on Aug. 14, 2023. Rick Bowmer/AP Photo

President Joe Biden broke his silence on the deadly Maui wildfires on Aug. 15, promising that he and First Lady Jill Biden would visit the site as soon as they could.

While delivering remarks at a clean energy plant in Milwaukee, the president first took a moment to address the crisis in Hawaii, noting that he had spoken with Hawaii Gov. Josh Green on the flight to Wisconsin.