President Donald Trump has approved major disaster declarations for Alaska, Nebraska, North Dakota, and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, while denying similar requests from Maryland, Illinois, and Vermont—decisions that drew a mix of praise and criticism.
The approvals, announced in a series of announcements on Oct. 23, authorize the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide financial assistance for public infrastructure repairs and, in some cases, individual aid to residents whose homes were damaged. The denials leave several states without access to federal recovery funds after months of waiting for decisions.
The White House said the president’s approach reflects a “more thorough review” process than in prior administrations, while critics accused him of politicizing disaster relief by favoring Republican-led states….
Trump Approves Disaster Declarations in Alaska, Nebraska, North Dakota, Denies Maryland, Illinois, Vermont
