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BumRushDaShow

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Tue Apr 22, 2025, 02:08 PM Apr 22

'Reconsider': Tom Cotton begs Trump for disaster relief -- after opposing it for Dem states [View all]

Last edited Tue Apr 22, 2025, 02:56 PM - Edit history (1)

Source: Raw Story

April 22, 2025 1:34PM ET


Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) pleaded with President Donald Trump to "reconsider" his denial of disaster relief after tornadoes hit Arkansas. Cotton, who has opposed similar aid for blue states, joined the Arkansas delegation in writing a letter directly to Trump to support Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' request for funds.

On Friday, Sanders appealed the federal government's denial in a letter telling Trump that her state was in "dire need of federal assistance."However, Trump's administration has refused to budge.

"Based on our review of all of the information available, it has been determined that the damage from this event was not of such severity and magnitude as to be beyond the capabilities of the state, affected local governments, and voluntary agencies. Accordingly, we have determined that supplemental federal assistance is not necessary," Arkansas Division of Emergency Management spokesperson Lacey Kanipe was told in the federal government's denial.

On Monday, Cotton and the Arkansas delegation implored Trump to change his mind. "We write in support of Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders' request to reconsider the denial," the group said. "Given the cumulative impact and sheer magnitude of destruction from these severe weather events, federal assistance is vital to ensure that state and local communities have the capabilities needed to rebuild."

Read more: https://www.rawstory.com/tom-cotton-disaster/



This is just the start of severe season.
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What's sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander Zorro Apr 22 #1
What state resources? They've been taking from zorbasd Apr 22 #2
It's been hard to take Tom Cotton remotely seriously since his #47Traitors letter. nt Gore1FL Apr 22 #3
Reuters: Fuck you Tom Cotton Ponietz Apr 22 #4
We ain't in Tall Cotton now, huh Tommy BOSSHOG Apr 22 #5
Welp... Scrivener7 Apr 22 #6
Just like Governor Sanders, he thought Trump was a president for all Republicans. patphil Apr 22 #7
Have thee no bootstraps? SarcasticSatyr Apr 22 #8
Tommy and Sarah can go F**K themselves! sheshe2 Apr 22 #9
Tom 'n Sarah... NEOH Apr 22 #10
Tom 'n Sarah...can both kiss my ass. (nt) Paladin Apr 22 #11
Solid members of the hipacrit caucus. yourout Apr 22 #26
Hmm, sounds like karma came Luciferous Apr 22 #12
Fuck Cotton...and fuck Sanders as well. Maybe spend a little less money on podiums and trips. Scalded Nun Apr 22 #13
Nope Nasruddin Apr 22 #14
Ah, Schadenfreude! Now they're in the F.O. phase. kysrsoze Apr 22 #15
Www.gofundme.arkansas/wescrewedourselves markodochartaigh Apr 22 #16
Then vote for Trump's impeachment if you want federal funds. travelingthrulife Apr 22 #17
Heartless bastard's only worried about his current job wolfie001 Apr 22 #18
May The Leopards Feast Till The MAGATS Are NO MORE!!! MayReasonRule Apr 22 #19
Whoa! Ravenous Leopards! Cha Apr 23 #39
Wait till something important get hit. progressoid Apr 22 #20
The bootlicking timms139 Apr 22 #21
All he wanted from the house and senate Linda ladeewolf Apr 22 #27
Let them suffer along with the rest of us. Martin68 Apr 22 #22
They hate blue states... Chi67 Apr 22 #23
Missouri Rebl2 Apr 22 #24
Did you speak up when Trump denied disaster relief for Washington state after its severe storm? No, you didn't. nt pnwmom Apr 22 #25
.... Clouds Passing Apr 22 #28
*throws a leopard at Cotton's face* sakabatou Apr 22 #29
Has this ever happened before? mountain grammy Apr 22 #30
They get flooding too BumRushDaShow Apr 22 #31
All the AR congress critters have Deminpenn Apr 22 #32
I got news for you Cotton, your dear leader is planning to take down the GOP with him. Blasphemer Apr 22 #33
So, after all that effort the governor made to lie for the Orange Menace RazorbackExpat Apr 22 #34
"he turns his back on her in her hour of need." BumRushDaShow Apr 23 #35
Arkansas needs robust DEI Meritocracy delisen Apr 23 #36
HYPOCRITE, FU electric_blue68 Apr 23 #37
Yeah, Fuck you Tom Cotton & that gov of AR. Cha Apr 23 #38
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