Why Does Federal Disaster Aid Take So Long? Trump’s Delays Hurt American Families and Communities

When disasters strike, swift federal response is critical to protecting the American people. Yet recent decisions under President Donald Trump's administration reveal an alarming trend of prolonged delays in disaster aid approvals—a pattern that jeopardizes not only the recovery of communities but also the core America First principles of individual security and economic stability. How Much Time Does America Have to Wait While Bureaucrats Hesitate? This spring and summer, storms and flooding devastated Kansas, North Carolina, North Dakota, Wisconsin, and tribal lands in Montana and South Dakota. Though local officials quickly requested federal aid to rebuild their communities, it took...