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Trump Gives $846M Aid to Red States, Rejects Rhode Island

7/8/2026

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President Donald Trump announced $846 million in disaster aid for states that voted for him and refused Rhode Island’s request.
He denied FEMA assistance to Rhode Island but approved aid for Michigan, Wisconsin, Florida, and Republican-leaning states.
An analysis said red states get aid approvals twice as fast as blue states, prompting Democratic senators to ask the White House for metrics.

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President Donald Trump announced $846 million in disaster aid for states that voted for him and refused Rhode Island’s request.
He denied FEMA assistance to Rhode Island but approved aid for Michigan, Wisconsin, Florida, and Republican-leaning states.
An analysis said red states get aid approvals twice as fast as blue states, prompting Democratic senators to ask the White House for metrics.