Gov. Sherrill, White House spar over denial of disaster relief

The Trump administration won’t provide federal aid to help New Jersey with costs associated with a blizzard in February. Gov. Sherrill said the move is political.

By: Sophie Nieto-Munoz

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: September 3, 2026

Words: 591

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Federal officials have denied New Jersey’s appeal for a major disaster declaration tied to a February winter storm, leaving the state without $84 million in anticipated federal aid.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill, a Democrat who took office weeks before the storm, blasted the decision as the latest example of President Donald Trump weaponizing disaster funds against Democratic-led states.

“Once again, Donald Trump is using the federal government to punish those he sees as …

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