Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid, denying Democratic states more
Summary
Since President Donald Trump took office last year, approval for disaster aid has been slower, often taking weeks or months. He has denied more disaster aid requests from states that did not support him politically, especially Democratic states, compared to those that supported him.Key Facts
- President Trump has approved about 65 major disaster aid requests since taking office.
- He has denied more than two dozen disaster aid requests from states, tribes, or territories.
- The average approval time under Trump is about 1.5 months, longer than any president since 1989.
- Trump approves around 80% of disaster requests from Republican governors but only about 60% from Democratic governors.
- States that voted for Trump in 2024 received more approvals (over 75%) than those that did not (under 50%).
- Denials force individuals, insurers, and local governments to cover disaster costs.
- Earlier denials included aid requests from Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island for a February snowstorm.
- The White House says decisions on disaster relief are not politically motivated, despite claims of partisanship.
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