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Trump gives disaster declarations to Alaska and others but denies Illinois, Vermont and Maryland
Maryland’s flood damage exceeded $33.7 million, but the Trump administration denied aid, reflecting its policy of shifting disaster recovery costs to states.
- On October 23, 2025, President Donald Trump’s administration denied Maryland state government’s appeal for reconsideration of a disaster declaration, one of four federal disaster requests the administration rejected.
- After May flooding that hit the state's two westernmost counties, Maryland appealed in August with data showing $33.7 million in damage, over three times the federal aid threshold.
- Maryland has used over $450,000 from its State Disaster Recovery Fund to support survivors, while Maryland Gov. Wes Moore called the denial by the Federal Emergency Management Agency deeply frustrating.
- President Trump approved major disaster declarations for Alaska, Nebraska, North Dakota and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe, authorizing a 100% cost share of disaster expenses for 90 days.
- An AP analysis found approvals are slower under this administration, the president has discussed 'phasing out' FEMA, and White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson said he orders a more thorough review.
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Trump Authorizes FEMA Aid, but Not for Blue States
President Trump approved major disaster declarations for Alaska, Nebraska, North Dakota, and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe late Wednesday, while denying requests from Vermont, Illinois, and Maryland and leaving other states waiting longer for answers. The decisions fell mostly along party lines, with Trump touting on social media Wednesday...
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Trump gives disaster declarations to Alaska and others but denies Illinois, Vermont and Maryland
President Donald Trump has approved major disaster declarations for Alaska, Nebraska, North Dakota and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
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Trump issues disaster declarations for Alaska and other states but denies Illinois and Maryland
President Donald Trump has approved major disaster declarations for Alaska, Nebraska, North Dakota and the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.
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