Remember - this is our ally? - Here's a tale of loyalty
What happens when you vote strongly for Trump?
Easy - your value to him is done. You are simply - forgotten
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Westernport, Maryland—which lies in Allegany County—suffered extensive damage from historic flooding in May 2025, affecting more than 200 homes, damaging businesses, roads, utilities, and forcing dramatic rescues. Governor Wes Moore, a Democrat, requested $15.8 million in disaster relief from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) following the disaster, as the area had met the federal thresholds typically required for such aid. The Trump administration, however, denied this request. FEMA responded with a letter stating that supplemental federal assistance under the Stafford Act was “not warranted,” but did not provide detailed explanations for the decision. The denial of aid angered state officials from both parties and prompted plans for an appeal. Many in Westernport and the broader region voted overwhelmingly for Donald Trump in prior elections. Despite this support, they found themselves excluded from federal disaster support when it was most needed. This has led to significant frustration in the community, fueling feelings of abandonment and perceptions of political partisanship influencing disaster aid decisions. For context, the White House granted similar amounts of disaster relief to West Virginia and Texas—both with Republican leadership—around the same time, further fueling controversy over possible partisan motives
