Hurricane Milton slammed into Florida overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning, leaving behind a trail of destruction and eliciting a large federal response.Officials from the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency briefed President Biden overnight on the initial impacts of Hurricane Milton. FEMA reports $344 million in disaster relief has reached nearly 400,000 households affected by both Hurricanes Milton and Helene. More than 8,000 federal workers from across the country are preparing to support in response efforts."Milton still carries incredible destructiveness. It can wipe out communities. It can cause loss of life," Biden said from the White House Wednesday. "We've got your back, and Kamala and I will be there for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."Milton slammed into the Gulf Coast with high winds whipping floodwater in Fort Myers, toppling a crane and ripping the roof off of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg Wednesday night.Deadly tornadoes touched down earlier in the day, sending debris flying and tearing apart homes.The White House says Biden also spoke to some of Florida's mayors and representatives in Congress on response and recovery efforts to both Helene and Milton. He encouraged them to call him directly for more assistance if needed.In his remarks, Biden addressed the spread of disinformation surrounding the hurricanes, calling it "un-American" and blaming former President Donald Trump for spreading "outright lies" about the situation.Biden refuted claims that the government is diverting disaster funds to migrants, that victims are only receiving $750 in relief money and a claim from Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene that the federal government can control the weather.Biden also spoke with Sens. Thom Tillis of North Carolina and John Ossoff of Georgia on Wednesday night specifically about Helene recovery.