Trump Administration Denies FEMA Aid Maryland, Approves Funds Indiana, Oregon

President Donald Trump has approved federal disaster aid for several states affected by severe weather events this year, including Indiana, Oregon, Michigan, Kentucky, and West Virginia. While some states like Indiana and Oregon have received FEMA assistance following storms and flooding, Maryland's request for aid was denied, drawing criticism from Democratic Governor Wes Moore who pledged to appeal the decision. The administration has faced scrutiny for uneven disaster aid distribution, with allegations of politicizing FEMA funding by favoring Republican-led states. Trump has expressed a desire to reduce FEMA's role by shifting disaster response responsibilities to state and local governments, although recent approvals of aid indicate a softened stance. State leaders have generally welcomed the federal support, despite delays and concerns about FEMA's future. This situation highlights ongoing tensions between federal disaster policies and state needs amid increasing natural disasters.