It’s standard operating procedure for presidents to support states when there are natural disasters and help as much as possible ― without getting in the way. Plenty of politicians mess it up though, turning natural disasters into human-caused ones. And unable to show empathy with victims, Trump mainly saw these situations as ways to promote himself. Tom Wolf (D) for his coronavirus restrictions, implying he might withhold federal aid ― such as disaster relief ― in retaliation. Trump used natural disasters, particularly devastating hurricanes, to promote his brand.

Source: Huffington Post February 19, 2021 22:52 UTC