Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Monday accused President Donald Trump’s administration of withholding disaster relief funding to help his state with recovery from severe flooding and wildfires.
“Coloradans impacted by the Elk and Lee fires and the flooding in Southwestern Colorado deserve better than the political games President Trump is playing,” Polis, a Democrat, said in a statement after Trump denied aid on Saturday night.
“I call on the President’s better angels and urge him to reconsider these requests. This is about the Coloradans who need this support, and we won’t stop fighting for them to get what they deserve. Colorado will be appealing this decision,” he added.
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