Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff will not join President Donald Trump on his Friday visit to wildfire-devastated California due to scheduled nomination votes in Washington, D.C. A spokesperson stated Schiff appreciates Trump’s visit and remains committed to ensuring California receives necessary aid.

On his first trip of his second term, Trump is visiting wildfire-hit Los Angeles and hurricane-stricken North Carolina, where he criticized former President Biden’s response to Hurricane Helene. Trump vowed to address lingering issues, calling the situation “horrible.”

In California, Trump criticized water restrictions he claimed worsened fires and will visit Pacific Palisades to assess damage and recovery efforts. In North Carolina, he’ll meet locals aided by Samaritan’s Purse, led by Franklin Graham.