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Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk DAVID A. LIEB and M.K. WILDEMAN, Associated Press , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· July 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Since Trump took office, he has approved around 65 requests for major disaster aid.
Residents in Odessa and surrounding areas may face delays in receiving disaster aid. When disasters occur, it can take weeks or even months to get presidential approval for assistance. The approval process seems to be influenced by the state's political leanings, with states that did not support President Donald Trump potentially being denied aid more often.
Since Trump took office, he has approved around 65 requests for major disaster aid. For more information on this topic, readers can refer to the full report from Yourbasin, available on Big 2 KMID and Fox 24 KPEJ.
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Category: local Published: July 16, 2026 Source: Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Residents in Odessa and surrounding areas may face delays in receiving disaster aid. When disasters occur, it can take weeks or even months to get presidential approval for assistance. The approval…
When was this published? This article was first published on July 16, 2026 by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar) and curated for The Odessa readers.
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