January 1, Trump Steps Up Fast While Biden Delays

Wyatt’s Take

• Trump secured disaster aid quickly for storm-hit states.
• Biden’s team faced backlash for slow disaster action.
• Regular folks saw the difference in leadership up close.

President Trump’s administration moved fast during Winter Storm Fern. Within 24 hours, he approved disaster help for twelve states, getting aid where it was needed.

“President Trump quickly approved 12 federal emergency disaster declarations within 24 hours for the states of Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia, enabling these states to access critical federal resources to supplement their response efforts if needed.”

White House efforts focused on restoring power, clearing roads, and working closely with governors and local leaders. Critics once warned Trump’s planned FEMA cuts would hurt disaster response, but those fears didn’t play out.

“A change in course is necessary to prevent not only another national catastrophe like Hurricane Katrina, but the effective dissolution of FEMA itself and the abandonment of the American people such an event would represent.”

Trump’s team pre-positioned supplies and FEMA staff, making sure help arrived fast. Federal aid went out for the basics like food, power, and clean-up. FEMA also set up an online resource page for recovery help.

Meanwhile, the Biden administration struggled during disasters. The response to the Maui wildfires brought anger after Biden’s “no comment” and slow visit to Hawaii, with families saying the help fell short.

Biden’s handling of the East Palestine, Ohio train spill also drew fire. He didn’t visit the town for over a year, even with residents worried about their health.

Reports say FEMA under Biden delayed or skipped disaster aid for homes displaying Trump or pro-gun signs, raising concerns about fairness.

Winter Storm Fern is still causing trouble, dumping deep snow and ice on over 30 states. Power outages hit hard, especially in the South, and dozens have died with many flights canceled.

If you want leaders who act fast in a crisis, the difference between these two couldn’t be clearer.

Wyatt Matters

Middle America gets hit hardest when disaster strikes, and we remember who shows up when the chips are down. Folks deserve leaders who respond quickly and put communities first every time.

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