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Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently

Since taking office last year, Trump has approved about 65 requests for major disaster declarations and denied more than two dozen others.

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As of July 16, 2026 at 11:24 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened Since taking office last year, Trump has approved about 65 requests for major disaster declarations and denied more than two dozen others.
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CenterTrump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently

KING5 (Tegna, Seattle) · Center · News report

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KING5 (Tegna, Seattle)News report · Jul 16, 11:24 PM

Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently

Since taking office last year, Trump has approved about 65 requests for major disaster declarations and denied more than two dozen others.

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WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC)News report · Jul 16, 11:24 PM

Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently

Since taking office last year, Trump has approved about 65 requests for major disaster declarations and denied more than two dozen others.

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KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis)News report · Jul 16, 11:24 PM

Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently

Since taking office last year, Trump has approved about 65 requests for major disaster declarations and denied more than two dozen others.

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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Jul 16, 11:24 PM

Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently

Since taking office last year, Trump has approved about 65 requests for major disaster declarations and denied more than two dozen others.

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Jul 16, 11:24 PM: KING5 (Tegna, Seattle) joined the source map.

Jul 16, 11:24 PM: WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC) joined the source map.

Jul 16, 11:24 PM: KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis) joined the source map.

Jul 16, 11:24 PM: WCNC Charlotte (Tegna) joined the source map.

Now: score hidden until the source match is cleaner. Story health is developing · 4 sources · 1 bucket.