Huckabee Sanders Requested Federal Disaster Emergency Funds; Trump Nopes

[DaisyDay]

From the Independent: Sarah Sanders begs her old boss Trump to reconsider after president rejects Arkansas’ request for disaster relief funds

[indent[In an appeal to Trump, her former boss, Sanders and the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management wrote again on April 18 and pleaded with the president that Arkansas is “in dire need of federal assistance.”

“The severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on March 14 and 15, 2025, produced catastrophic impacts across the state. The sheer magnitude of this event resulted in overwhelming amounts of debris, widespread destruction to homes and businesses, the tragic loss of three lives, and injuries to many others,” Sanders said in the letter, the Arkansas Times reports.

She described how a second wave of severe weather hit Arkansas less than three weeks later.

“Given the cumulative impact of these events, federal assistance is essential to help our communities recover,” Sanders said.[/indent]

Trump says no while contemplating the complete elimination of FEMA. State disasters are state's problem.

 

[The IbanezerScrooge]

whomp, whomp

 

[durangodawood]

People here told us it was A LIE that Trump supported Project 2025

But like every single day we see one element after another of Project 2025 being implemented - or attempts to.

I hope those people are seriously reconsidering how they get their information.

 

[Vambram]

People here told us it was A LIE that Trump supported Project 2025

But like every single day we see one element after another of Project 2025 being implemented - or attempts to.

I hope those people are seriously reconsidering how they get their information.

Perhaps you could start another thread focusing on Project 2025.

 

[durangodawood]

Perhaps you could start another thread focusing on Project 2025.

I view this fema denial as a manifestation of Project 2025. So my comment belongs here.

But I would agree that P2025 generally deserves a thread of its own.

 

[CRAZY_CAT_WOMAN]

Are we going to keep our federal taxes ? If Trump gets rid of all the services? BTW, Sanders gets what she deserves. She worked for Trump. And knew his plans. I guess she figured Trump would just screw Blue States.

 

[DaisyDay]

Are we going to keep our federal taxes ? If Trump gets rid of all the services? BTW, Sanders gets what she deserves. She worked for Trump. And knew his plans. I guess she figured Trump would just screw Blue States.

That depends on who you mean by "we".

 

[Richard T]

Like tariff policies, I think the President's ability to declare a disaster should be modified.
I am not sure of the extent of Arkansas' uninsured losses. However, a smart Congress would clearly define the rules for disbursement. Something like any losses that exceed 1% of GSP (Gross State Product). One might also have a figure for cumulative losses in a year.

 

[CRAZY_CAT_WOMAN]

That depends on who you mean by "we".

Blue States. We can use the money for our state CA. Instead of paying the government. Since they stop services.

 

[Aryeh Jay]

Come on, all Arkansas needs is tarps and duct tape. Fixing trailers after a storm is easy.

 

[essentialsaltes]

Come on, all Arkansas needs is tarps and duct tape. Fixing trailers after a storm is easy.

Thankfully, the new "you're on your own" federal emergency management will save millions in waste and inefficiency seen under previous administrations.

In 2023, former President Joe Biden granted an Arkansas disaster declaration request following deadly tornadoes within 48 hours of the storms.

 

[Aryeh Jay]

Thankfully, the new "you're on your own" federal emergency management will save millions in waste and inefficiency seen under previous administrations.

In 2023, former President Joe Biden granted an Arkansas disaster declaration request following deadly tornadoes within 48 hours of the storms.

Communism at work.

 

[NxNW]

Communism at work.

So why does Trump's former press secretary support communism?

 

[Aryeh Jay]

So why does Trump's former press secretary support communism?

Just another Arkansas governor wanting something for free at the expense of American taxpayers who choose not to live in a tornado magnet. Remember, as much as they try to hide it, Arkansas was a Democratic State forever. The leopard can change party affiliation but the spots remain.

 

[Larniavc]

From the Independent: Sarah Sanders begs her old boss Trump to reconsider after president rejects Arkansas’ request for disaster relief funds

[indent[In an appeal to Trump, her former boss, Sanders and the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management wrote again on April 18 and pleaded with the president that Arkansas is “in dire need of federal assistance.”

“The severe storms and tornadoes that occurred on March 14 and 15, 2025, produced catastrophic impacts across the state. The sheer magnitude of this event resulted in overwhelming amounts of debris, widespread destruction to homes and businesses, the tragic loss of three lives, and injuries to many others,” Sanders said in the letter, the Arkansas Times reports.

She described how a second wave of severe weather hit Arkansas less than three weeks later.

“Given the cumulative impact of these events, federal assistance is essential to help our communities recover,” Sanders said.[/indent]

Trump says no while contemplating the complete elimination of FEMA. State disasters are state's problem.

The leopards are eating well in 25.