Trump approved nearly 90% of disaster aid requests from all-Republican states and only 23% from all-Democratic ones

Four tornadoes tore across southwest Michigan in early March 2026, killing four people. They were the state’s deadliest natural hazards in decades . Gov. Gretchen Whitmer asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency for assistance to cover uninsured and underinsured losses. FEMA said no. She appealed. FEMA said no again . I study how communities prepare for and recover from disasters. As Dean’s Professor of Resilience at Northeastern University , I have written six books on the topic, including the forthcoming “ Beyond Common Ground .” The fact that Michigan was repeatedly denied aid reflects a broader shift, one that is…

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