Trump announces tornado aid for Menasha after CBS News report
Summary
President Donald Trump approved nearly $18 million in federal disaster aid for Wisconsin after a tornado damaged more than 1,000 buildings in Menasha. The aid was approved following pressure from state officials and media coverage about delayed assistance to residents.Key Facts
- A strong EF-3 tornado hit Menasha, Wisconsin, in July, damaging or destroying over 1,000 buildings.
- No deaths were reported from the tornado.
- Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, a Democrat, requested federal disaster aid on August 26.
- President Trump approved $18 million in aid after talking with Wisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany and after media reports highlighted delays.
- CBS News reported that President Trump has approved 85% of disaster aid requests from states he won in 2024, but only 46% from states won by Vice President Kamala Harris.
- The White House denied political reasons affected the disaster aid decisions.
- Local communities in Menasha organized a benefit concert to support residents because state disaster funds do not provide direct money to people.
- Residents and local leaders expressed relief and gratitude for the federal aid, but also frustration about the delay.
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