Biden Plans to Inspect Recovery Efforts from Wildfires in Hawaii

US President Joe Biden stated on Tuesday that he will visit Hawaii "as soon as possible" to inspect recovery efforts from the wildfires that swept through Maui Island, claiming the lives of dozens of people. During his participation in an economic event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Biden did not specify if he would be visiting Maui itself, indicating the White House's concern about not disrupting ongoing efforts to recover more bodies from the damaged buildings. White House officials have been discussing the implications of a presidential visit. Biden mentioned that he discussed the visit with Hawaii Governor Josh Green. He stated, "My wife Jill and I will travel to Hawaii as soon as possible," but added, "I don't want to get in the way."