Trump Says He Was ‘only Kidding’ After Threatening Helene Aid Cut for NC

Donald Trump told North Carolina he'll deny disaster relief if his candidate doesn't win the midterms: 'If Michael loses, I'm not sending it'

Democrats say it's "unacceptable to politicize the disaster declaration process.”

Trump says he was ‘only kidding’ after threatening Helene aid cut for NC

President Donald Trump threatened to withhold Helene relief funding for North Carolina if Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley does not win the seat — after which the president said he’s “only kidding.” Trump on Wednesday held a rally at Gastonia…

Did Trump Really Threaten To Withhold North Carolina Hurricane Fund?

He also blamed Roy Cooper for the state's crime rate.

Gavin Newsom skewers Trump over disaster relief threat: 'This is sick'

Gavin Newsom has skewered Donald Trump over his “sick” threat to withhold disaster relief if constituents don’t vote the way he wants.During a campaign rally in North Carolina on Wednesday (16 September), Trump issued what some have deemed a chilling threat as he campaigned for GOP Senate nominee Mi...

Trump ‘kidding’ about withholding aid if GOP loses key Senate race as critics rip ‘sick’ threat

The president said he's "not sending" FEMA aid to North Carolina if Republican Michael Whatley loses to Democrat Roy Cooper.

Trump threatens to withhold disaster funding for North Carolina over voting choice

In July, Trump reportedly rejected $227 million in disaster-aid requests from four Democratic-led states