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Trump ties disaster aid to votes as midterm fight heats up
Trump and Vance have mentioned FEMA money for disaster-struck states at recent campaign rallies, putting relief funding into the midterm fight; the storms did not ask for a party.
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- First reported by The New York Times: “Trump Ties Disaster Aid to Votes as Midterm Fight Heats Up”.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 3:32 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Hank Ledger, Chip Darnell and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: Trump.
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- The New York TimesTrump Ties Disaster Aid to Votes as Midterm Fight Heats Up
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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorPresident Trump and Vice President Vance have dangled FEMA money to disaster-struck states at recent campaign rallies, The New York Times reports.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorAid tied to votes, in the middle of a midterm fight. Communities hit by disasters are now part of the campaign schedule.
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