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FEMA Denies Colorado Disaster Aid; Governor Calls It Political

12/22/2025

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FEMA denied Colorado's major disaster declarations for August wildfires and October flooding.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for denying them, calling it "political games."
Polis announced plans to appeal the decision.
White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson defended Trump's actions, saying he reviews each request and denies politicization of disaster aid.
Trump has suggested reducing FEMA's role and increasing state responsibility.

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FEMA denied Colorado's major disaster declarations for August wildfires and October flooding.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis criticized U.S. President Donald Trump for denying them, calling it "political games."
Polis announced plans to appeal the decision.
White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson defended Trump's actions, saying he reviews each request and denies politicization of disaster aid.
Trump has suggested reducing FEMA's role and increasing state responsibility.