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Trump takes longer to approve disaster aid, report says
Filed: Jul 16, 2026 at 7:18 AM ET
Summary: Americans often wait weeks or months for presidential approval of disaster aid, taking longer under Trump than any modern president, a report says.
WHO: Report
WHAT: Report says presidential approval for disaster aid has taken longer under Trump than any modern president
WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 6:12 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The report says disaster aid approval by the president is taking weeks or months to receive.
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