U.S. President Joe Biden visited the fire-ravaged town of Lahaina on the Hawaiian island of Maui, where wildfires had claimed the lives of over 114 people two weeks prior. Biden commended the people's resilience, promised U.S. support for recovery, stressed collaborative long-term rebuilding, and empathized by sharing his personal experiences of loss. Biden's visit aimed to address criticism of his initial response and showcase a "whole of government" effort to aid Hawaii's recovery.