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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
David A. Lieb and M.k. Wildeman

Trump is taking longer than any modern president to approve disaster aid: report

Americans hit by hurricanes, floods and wildfires are waiting longer than ever for federal disaster aid under President Donald Trump, with an Associated Press analysis finding that states that did not vote for him are also more likely to see their requests denied.

Since returning to office last year, Trump has approved about 65 major disaster declarations but rejected more than two dozen requests from states, tribes and territories seeking federal aid after storms, tornadoes, floods and fires.

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