Disaster survivors in Arkansas left homeless by recent tornadoes have been blocked from receiving federal recovery aid after President Donald Trump rejected the state’s request to declare a major disaster in March.
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Face the facts Arkansas that Trump only cares about money and power NOT you. I pray you’re able to watch your local news to confirm how many of you have been affected and that your state has the funds to help you.
That's part of his DNA, while he feels the needs of the community it's when you are welcome. After he gains from the community what he needs then you are on your own. Business mogul 101.🤔🤡🎪
this is not the role of a true patriot who happens to hold the office of president-he is not a serious man-this is all entertainment for him & annoying-interferes with his golf game...
He will sing another tune if his home golf course gets hit by a hurricane. Why do people act surprised just because they voted for him. He is incapable of showing compassion.
Except there are many of us who wouldn’t vote for him if it killed us also living in red states. Do we not deserve help? Should generally good people who made a (granted HUGE) bad decision not be allowed much needed help the rest of their lives? I hope I never have to be judged by my worst mistake.
Reminds me of elementary school, the teacher punished the whole class cuz a few were miss behaving. I said that wasn’t right, teacher said, then get your friends to stay quiet. That was in my red state home, I moved, you might try the same.
No, you do not deserve help. (you voted for him right? between you and me, you admitted to it in your post) US is nothing but bigots and racists, money grabbers. While your 'media' and 'education' has been telling you otherwise, you having been Boiling FrogsGood on you for voting against yourself.
I didn't misread what you said at all.Guessing you may have 'rocked up'or didn't vote at all?Guessing you are the type of person who sat around a bigotted conversation and didn't say/do anything?Now looking for reprieve? It's not happening. This kind of dictatorship takeover doesn't happen overnght
Your “guess” is wrong. Arguing and attacking people on the same side as you gets exactly zero progress made. I’m angry too, but not at people fighting the dystopia we currently live in. Take a breath.
The usual spate of hateful comments here. Let’s be fair, very few people - you, me, left, right - ever thinks they’ll personally get hit by a disaster. Go ask Oregonians about the Cascadia subduction zone. Go ask Seattleites about Mt Rainier erupting. Go ask residents of NY about another hurricane.
You have little sympathy with people who experience death and bereavement, injury, life altering trauma, and elevated risk of intimate partner violence and sexual assault?
I don’t. Unless you literally see it happening and still continue to LET it happen.
He stated he wanted to cut this, cut that, cut this and people STILL voted for him. Am I supposed to feel bad for a drunk driver injured in an accident? No. Is anyone else going to feel bad about that driver? No.
It's not that people don't think they'll get hit by a disaster, it's that they won't be the ones hurt by Trump's well known disregard for people in trouble.
But I agree we need to have sympathy for everyone and point out that's it's not too late to realize you were lied to and take action
It's not that the administration doesn't care about Arkansas: it's that they don't care about anyone other than themselves. Now, the red state knows that they aren't an exception.
It's cruel. That's the point. It won't hurt the governor though and that's a shame.
I am always stunned by Trump's cruelty. These people are his voting base & in need of aid. I am sure Arkansas, Missouri & Mississippi would don't be asking for aid if their states could manage it w/in the state.
Sarah Huckabee and her dad kissed the ring and campaigned for the OT, now they have to kiss his butt. And Sarah, remember to remain HUMBLE WHEN YOU BEG.
No one deserves it. But Trump just seems to thrive on nothing else but other peoples misfortune. I honestly don't think he has the ability to be happy on the behalf of others. Or show empathy.
No one deserves it, but non voters made a choice by not stepping up, & now all are going to suffer. The question is, will this impact their future behavior?
This is monstrous. Even in heavily red areas that supported Trump, now that he’s in power and no longer needs those voters (since he’s planning to stay in office for life), he’s just going to treat them like trash. It’s just a shame more people didn’t realize it before the election. 😞
These folks need help desperately. If you’ve ever been through a disaster like a tornado, hurricane, fires or flood it’s heartbreaking. Unbelievable ! Republicans !
A bunch of folks in these comments happy about folks getting screwed. Y'all should be ashamed. There are a ton of people in the state who didn't vote for Trump and you're ignoring them, while dunking on the ones who "deserve it."
Solidarity is required to beat fascism.
Fix your hearts or die.
My response applies to every state no matter who voted however. He is a snake, a liar, a grifter, an so are the people around him. Point is… there will be NO HELP from his administration for ANY disasters, anywhere- except Mara NO GO. Arkansas voted their majority to find out the hard way. Karma
It's called schadenfreude and there can be no unity without accountability. If the US had properly dealt with these "Southern Bourbons" in 1865, I daresay this wouldn't be a conversation we are having in 2025. But this is what happens when a cancer is only impotently treated and not cut out.
"We only pay disaster benefits to rich white people that deserve it by voting for Trump," a GOP spokesmodel said. "Frankly, we should just declare Trump Emperor and get rid of all this delusion about democracy."
How many ways can this dude literally show Americans he doesn’t care?! But then MAGA be all like stop whining, snowflakes. It’s all the have. That an a really foul and stupid angry orange god.
And if rather then dismissing them, we approach them and say ," ,yeah he screwed you, he's not your friend", all we need is about 10% of those who voted for him to switch and Arkansas doesn't vote GOP in the mid terms or in 2028.
Do you want to be vindictive or do you want to win our country back
I am not a fan of all the gloating in the replies. Even if you’re determined to not feel any empathy for Trump voters, hundreds of thousands of Arkansans aren’t Trump supporters. I’m sure they’re not amused with the laughter.
That’s great, neither am I. It’s still kinda sadistic for your first thought to be gloating. We’re talking about a mass tragedy here, a lot of good people are going to be hurt and abandoned by the government.
We are angry that help that should be there, will not be. This is what our taxes are for, not for 47’s personal vacation fund. That floating is anger because we screamed at people not to vote for the fascist and people did. We screamed that people would be hurt and die because of him.
Then channel that anger to the person who’s fucking everything up: Donald Trump. 1/3 of the state voted for Kamala, and gloating is not going to help those people.
Don’t judge those reacting. People feel helpless. Just give people a break instead of requiring perfect behavior from people under great stress. Lead by example instead of by lecturing. The kindness you show speaks loudest.
Is this the famous "when they go low, we go high" route that has proven to be so ineffectual by Democrats too sniveling and whiny about "norms" to fight fire with fire? Yeah, sucks for Arkansans but some people ONLY learn the hard way. #WelcomeToTheHardWay
But you aren’t fighting fire with fire, you’re just laughing at people who may have lost everything, I’m sure including many people who would never have anything to do with MAGA.
Arkansas - sorry for you contact your representatives in congress and in the Senate to let them know that what President Trump is doing to you and your families. Trump is a terrible president hope you are noticing…..
I don't want to wish harm to D.C., but if the rapture happens, the White House is a target. How DARE Trump deny these families the funds needed to rebuild after a national disaster!
Someone who I blocked told me to fuck myself for saying this.
Baxter county - which was affected by the tornadoes - voter 75% for Trump.
I feel bad a natural disaster happened to people, but if Trump fucks over Trump voters, I will happily point it out and say they brought it onto themselves.
It's disheartening to see survivors facing even more hardships when they need support the most. Recovery should be the priority, and it’s crucial for leaders to step up and ensure aid flows to those in need, especially after such devastating events.
She , The governor of Arkansas, didn't just vote, she worked as an advisor during Trump's first term and was his press secretary for 2 years. And he still doesn't care
“Citizens Get What They Voted For In Arkansas” isn’t really breaking news. I feel sorry for the blue dots who knew they were going to get hung out to dry, but it’s hard to find sympathy for the people who ended up with snake oil after voting for the snake-oil-salesman.
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They voted because they thought they’d be exempt from any of his doings. And now they’re scrambling for help.
Like stabbing your own lifeboat in the ocean and asking why it’s deflating.
That’s ghoulish. And it’s victim blaming.
He stated he wanted to cut this, cut that, cut this and people STILL voted for him. Am I supposed to feel bad for a drunk driver injured in an accident? No. Is anyone else going to feel bad about that driver? No.
These are some poor and powerless communities here.
They’re not the driver, they’re passengers. Kids, elderly, people who just voted the way everyone around them does, or didn’t vote.
Keep your humanity. Target leaders for your vengeance. Not everyday ppl who’re doing it tough.
But I agree we need to have sympathy for everyone and point out that's it's not too late to realize you were lied to and take action
It's cruel. That's the point. It won't hurt the governor though and that's a shame.
“Donald Trump often portrays himself as a savior of the working class who will "protect your job." …analysis found he has been involved in more than 3,500 lawsuits over the past three decades — …who say Trump or his companies have refused to pay them” https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2016/06/09/donald-trump-unpaid-bills-republican-president-laswuits/85297274/
How is that working out for you?
Where are they now?
Arkansas won. Arkansas needs to get over it.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/election/2024/us/states/ar
https://bsky.app/profile/cnn.com/post/3lnizkdkbbk2h
🎶 I never thought…a leopard would eat my face…
#wetriedtotellya
Solidarity is required to beat fascism.
Fix your hearts or die.
I didn’t vote for someone because they hate like I do.
I did my research before I voted. I knew he wanted to dismantle everything. Trump REALLY loves the uneducated.
Abused
And screwed
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Except you hoped Trump would only hurt brown people
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FAFO
Dipshits.
Those folks need to pull themselves up by those christofascist bootstraps, no handouts remember Governor?
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In the last year, the 19 wealthiest families in America have increased their personal wealth by $1 Trillion dollars.
Meanwhile, in West Virginia, thousands have been all but abandoned following disastrous flooding in February.
https://westvirginiawatch.com/2025/04/23/mcdowell-residents-feel-forgotten-overwhelmed-as-they-face-flood-recovery-with-limited-help/
To right-headed people, this is no surprise. Trump is a user, in every sense of the word.
Thoughts and tariffs. 🤷🏻♀️
Do you want to be vindictive or do you want to win our country back
But here we both are.
I did my part and voted for the Democrat despite not being a Democrat and thoroughly disgusted with the two right wing parties.
So, yeah, fuck them. No sympathy.
Baxter county - which was affected by the tornadoes - voter 75% for Trump.
I feel bad a natural disaster happened to people, but if Trump fucks over Trump voters, I will happily point it out and say they brought it onto themselves.
Trump will screw anyone. He does not care about you. Sociopaths DO NOT CARE.
But it’s rather fun to watch that OG Trump sycophant Huckabee Sanders beg isn’t it?
(Rolled?)
Zero sympathy for Trump supporters.
And the leopards grow fatter.