The Trump administration has denied a request by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) for $16 million in federal aid to help rebuild widespread damage in Minneapolis caused by rioters protesting the death of George Floyd.
Late Friday, Walz spokesman Teddy Tschann confirmed that the July 2 federal aid request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was denied.
"The Governor is disappointed that the federal government declined his request for financial support," said Tschann in a statement. "As we navigate one of the most difficult periods in our state’s history, we look for support from our federal government to help us through."
Over 1,500 buildings were damaged by fires, looting and vandalism following Floyd's death on May 25 while in police custody. According to Walz, over $500 million in damages ensued.
Many small businesses and grocery stores, pharmacies and post offices were damaged during the unrest. In his letter to FEMA, Walz said what happened in the Twin Cities after Floyd’s death was the second most destructive incident of civil unrest in U.S. history, after the 1992 riots in Los Angeles.
The Walz administration conducted a preliminary damage assessment that found nearly $16 million of eligible damages related to fires. The federal funds would have been used to reimburse local governments for repairs and debris removal. -Star Tribune
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17 comments:
YEA!!! good decision for all. we the people should never have to pay for poor decision making by leaders...
If the Gov wants $$$$, have a bake sale then!
Its not a "No" and better than ZERO!
Well, Governor Walz, it looks like a) you'll have to dip into Minneapolis's rainy day fund, and b) send the bill to BLM and Antifa, who rained this sh*t down ob you with your permission. Good luck with those, and good luck in November, because your credibility score just tanked.
đź‘Ťđź‘ŤThey dont deserve a cent, you play, you pay.
I’m really glad Minnesota is a swing state.
For those who ran their mouth about trump on the other post this morning, This is the exact reason why TRUMP PUSHED THE BURDEN ON THE STATES TO DEAL with all of this, he gave them enough rope to hang themselves and they have!!! I am not a trump hater nor a supporter, but the only people to blame is the governors for all of this!!!!
3:54 Exactly. Over 1,500 buildings damaged by fires, looting, and vandalism yet you decided the best way to fix the problem was to defund the police. Why not use that money. What an idiot.
I support Donald Trumps decision to withhold aid 100%
Spot on!
The government stood down and allowed the destruction.
Several NGOs provided financial support and staging.
CIA / Homeland provided intelligence on the cops.
The People are under attack.
Time to wake up.
That will Teach'em ! Now Minnesota citizens vote out The Governor And The Mayor !! Because They DONT Have Your Back !
The White House is no longer your sugar daddy. If you don't take care of your toys, daddy's not buying you new ones. Got that? Good. Go and tell your sisters and brothers.
No Way!
Let them clean up their own vomit.
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ask nutty nancy for a load
Alex, I'll take "Minneapolis Collapsing" for zero dollars.
6:41 - Wow. Just where do you get your information from? Tin foil news?
Try this instead: Wacko Dems let it happen as they are all trying to be the most 'woke". Once they lost control they had no clue how to contain the mess they made. Portland, Seattle, and other cities (led by weak Dem Mayors/Gov) blew it.
that's it. the Government did not stand down. rather, this was a states rights situation that was bungled badly and burned out of control. POTUS could have federalized troops, but held back because he was being baited
Now, look at the people running the cities falling apart. Look at who ran the show before them. All Dems for a long time.
that's the problem
go readjust your tin hat - your signals are crossed.
they wanted it, allowed it, watched it, endorsed it, encouraged it, fueled it, and sat back while it happened and now they want us to pay for it. why not ask the naacp or the black panthers to fund the clean up? maybe obama can pitch in too since he and gorilla live in one of those run down neighborhoods.
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