Later, the Trumps will travel to southern California, which has been rocked by brutal wildfires. The president has threatened to withhold relief from California if it doesn't reroute water to the southern part of the state.

It’s his first visit to North Carolina since taking office and second visit to the Asheville area since Helene hit.

During his first week back in office, President Donald Trump is expected to visit areas devastated by Hurricane Helene.