Trump’s Joke on Disaster Aid Sparks Debate | Durham News

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Trump’s rally comment tying Hurricane Helene recovery funds to Michael Whatley’s Senate race sparked outrage—though he quickly called it a joke. With over $2 billion already deployed by FEMA, the remark reignited debates about politicizing disaster aid, especially after North Carolina’s AG helped secure held-up funds. While the White House and Whatley’s team insist it was just a joke, critics warn it normalizes using relief as political leverage, putting families at risk.

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