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Trump Blocks Snowstorm Aid for Blue States | US News
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President Trump denies $227 million in disaster aid to four Democratic-led states—Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island—hit by a major February blizzard, just two days after approving $846 million for Republican-led states. FEMA now insists snowstorms must be “truly extraordinary” to qualify for federal help, despite a bipartisan law stating snowstorms are eligible. Governors vow to fight back, calling it political favoritism, while the White House denies politicization, claiming more thorough reviews. Democrats in Congress demand transparency, as reports show Democrat-led states receive aid at a much lower rate. The President’s broader push to shrink FEMA’s role includes a council recommending higher damage thresholds for aid eligibility.
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