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Trump Says He Wants California To Adopt Voter ID Requirements Before Letting Aid Flow To Help Los Angeles After the Wildfires

On top of attaching conditions to disaster aid, President Trump wants to eliminate FEMA entirely.

AP/Mark Schiefelbein
President Trump, along side first lady Melania Trump, speaks as he meets with homeowners affected by Hurricane Helene at Swannanoa, N.C., January 24, 2025. AP/Mark Schiefelbein
BRADLEY CORTRIGHT
BRADLEY CORTRIGHT

President Trump wants states to have more control over disaster recovery efforts and suggested he would condition federal assistance to California after the fires on the state toughening its voter identification requirements.  

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