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mystery-ak:
Minnesota Gov. Walz asks Trump for disaster declaration after George Floyd riots trigger over $500M in damages

Governor’s office says it has fully mobilized the Minnesota National Guard for the first time since World War II

By Michael Ruiz | Fox News

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has asked President Trump for a federal disaster declaration in his state due to “extensive fire damage” and other destruction in the unrest that followed George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis police custody on Memorial Day.

“We need to come together to ensure Minnesotans who were victims of this destruction have access to critical infrastructure they need so they can go to the grocery store, pick up their medication, and live their lives,” Walz said in a statement Thursday. “Together, we will rebuild.”

He also appealed to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for financial assistance to help cover the cost of debris removal, emergency measures and damage to public buildings and equipment.

“We’re asking our federal partners to step up and help our communities recover,” he said.

Walz’s office estimates the cost of the damage to more than 1,500 businesses in Minneapolis and St. Paul at over $500 million.

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PeteS in CA:

--- Quote ---Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has asked President Trump for a federal disaster declaration in his state due to “extensive fire damage” and other destruction in the unrest that followed George Floyd’s death in Minneapolis police custody on Memorial Day.
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No. Minnesota and Minneapolis brought it on themselves, and Minnesota and Minneapolis need to take responsibility for their foolishness. Before anyone asks, I DO NOT want the Feds to bail out CA's decades of fiscal idiocy.

dfwgator:

skeeter:
Typical rat games - provoke riots and destruction, then demand Trump clean it up. If he refuses, run against it.

roamer_1:
Oh HELL no!.
Different story if the cops were used to quell the violence.
Different story if the Nat'l Gaurd is used to quell the violence.
Sitting on your hands should get you nothing.

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