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Trump Denies Colorado Disaster Aid Amid $40 Million Damage

4/15/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump denied Colorado Governor Jared Polis's request for federal disaster aid after wildfires and flooding, with damages exceeding $40 million to homes and infrastructure.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) initially denied Polis's requests, citing insufficient damage.
Critics, including other Democratic governors, accused Trump of political bias in disaster aid decisions.
Calls for transparency in FEMA's decision-making have been made amid concerns about delays in assistance.

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U.S. President Donald Trump denied Colorado Governor Jared Polis's request for federal disaster aid after wildfires and flooding, with damages exceeding $40 million to homes and infrastructure.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) initially denied Polis's requests, citing insufficient damage.
Critics, including other Democratic governors, accused Trump of political bias in disaster aid decisions.
Calls for transparency in FEMA's decision-making have been made amid concerns about delays in assistance.