Trump Approves M Tornado Aid for Menasha, Wisconsin After CBS Report

Trump Approves $18M Tornado Aid for Menasha, Wisconsin After CBS Report

President Trump approves $18 million in federal aid for Menasha, Wisconsin after a tornado destroyed over 1,000 buildings. Local residents and organizers exp...

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October 8, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Menasha, Wisconsin — President Donald Trump has authorized nearly $18 million in federal disaster assistance for Menasha, Wisconsin, following a devastating tornado that struck the town in July.

The decision came after a report from CBS News highlighted the approval, which followed a conversation between Trump and Republican state legislator Tom Tiffany, who is running for governor. The move comes as residents continue to grapple with the aftermath of the EF-3 tornado, which left more than 1,000 structures damaged or destroyed.

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A separate analysis of FEMA data revealed that Trump approved 85% of disaster aid requests from states he won in the 2024 election, compared to just 46% from states led by Democratic candidates. Despite this, local leaders and residents have expressed frustration over the slow response and limited support available through the state’s disaster fund.

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