Democratic Governor Tim Walz responded to President Donald Trump’s decision to reject his $500 million bailout request for the damage caused by the weeks-long violent rioting in Minneapolis in the wake of the death of George Floyd.
Gov. Walz was widely criticized for his slow reaction to the violence, particularly by President Trump.
“Walz, a Democrat, requested that Trump declare Minnesota a ‘major disaster’ zone
in a request to the Federal Emergency Management Agency on July 2 after more than 1,500 buildings were damaged by looting and rioting in the wake of Floyd’s death, totaling over $500 million in damages,”
The Washington Examiner reported.
The Democrat says he is “disappointed” in Trump’s rejection of the financial aid.
“The Governor is disappointed that the federal government declined his request for financial support,” said a statement from Walz’s office. “As we navigate one of the most difficult periods in our state’s history, we look for support from our federal government to help us through.”
Republican Rep. Tom Emmer, elected by Minnesota’s 6th congressional district, lobbied the president to
reject the aid, the Examiner noted.
“If the federal government is expected to assist in the clean-up of these unfortunate weeks, it has an obligation to every American — prior to the release of funding — to fully understand the events which allowed for this level of destruction to occur and ensure it never happens again,” Rep. Emmer said in a
letter to the administration.
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