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Biden made these remarks during a bizarre appearance on the island of Maui, where he was unexpectedly giving a speech to a subdued crowd. During his address, he minimized the devastating wildfires ravaging the region and focused instead on diminishing the crisis as a mere “mess,” joking that Hawaii was “supposed to be nice,” and dismissively referencing his beloved Corvette, implying that even a natural disaster cannot compare to his personal safety concerns.