Trump’s disaster denial follows his executive order seeking to shift the burden of response and recovery from the federal government onto states.

Arkansas is appealing the Trump administration’s denial of federal aid for the state’s recovery efforts after a string of deadly and destructive tornado storms. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R-Ark.) requested help for people who were impacted by the mid-March tornadoes,

Trump administration denies federal disaster relief to Arkansas after tornadoes, shifting responsibility onto states. Controversial decision sparks criticism and raises concerns about future disaster management.