Fact Check – Did Trump approve disaster aid for red states but deny it to blue states?

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Claimant: Social Media


Claim: In October 2025, President Donald Trump approved FEMA disaster relief aid for red states but denied it to blue states.


Rating: TRUE


Explanation: Records show Trump approved federal disaster relief for three Republican-led states and denied requests from three Democratic-led states in October. He did, however, approve aid for the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe in Minnesota, which can request funds independently of state governments.


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Date: 11/08/2025


 

Last Updated on November 10, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check

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