Federal Disaster Aid Delays: How Bureaucratic Gridlock Betrays American Families

In the heart of Mississippi, Buddy Anthony found himself sheltering in his pickup as a tornado flattened his new home. The storm’s fury left him homeless and dependent on a $30,000 federal aid check—delivered after more than seven agonizing weeks of waiting for President Trump’s disaster declaration. This is not an isolated tale but emblematic of a disturbing trend: presidential approval for disaster aid is taking significantly longer, jeopardizing the recovery of countless Americans.Why Are We Leaving Americans to Wait in Crisis?Data spanning decades reveals a troubling erosion in the speed of federal disaster assistance. In the 1990s, presidential approval...