Trump Administration Defies Court, Withholds FEMA Funds from Blue States
Following a court order, the Trump administration was found to have withheld FEMA funds from at least 19 states with Democratic attorneys general, despite Congressional appropriation. This withholding, evidenced by significant unmet funding requests (e.g., $120 million for Oregon, $6 million for Hawaii), directly violated the court’s mandate. The administration’s claim of a new review process was rejected, as the funds had been blocked since February, seemingly in compliance with a Trump executive order targeting “sanctuary” states. This action constitutes a clear breach of the court order.
John Q. Hosedrinker