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In reply to the discussion: Trump says the US will help in Asia quake. A former official says the system is now in 'shambles' [View all]littlemissmartypants
(27,064 posts)27. What a mess! And the West Virginia* flooding, too! ...
Plus, there are literally hundreds of fires burning all over our country from East to West, as well.
Of course, there's going to be no aid for the USA! We're just further down on the list.
There's no way President Psychopath can keep that "promise" to Myanmar/Thailand & the affected people.
There not only isn't anything left but Franklin Graham's grift in USAID, there's no staff to do anything. They were all fired yesterday.
He's blowing smoke out of his you know what, per usual.
*Renters in West Virginia could be eligible for FEMA Individual Assistance
Jessica Phillips
Wed, March 26, 2025 at 1:58 PM EDT
https://www.yahoo.com/news/renters-west-virginia-could-eligible-175800749.html
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Trump says the US will help in Asia quake. A former official says the system is now in 'shambles' [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Saturday
OP
"Let's see what "disaster aid" they are able to provide for the poor people suffering from this earthquake."
BumRushDaShow
Saturday
#8
Absolutely. Everything from him is a lie, a distraction, a con, a manipulation.
Midnight Writer
Saturday
#25
For those of us who have empathy we must step out of ourselves to understand Trump.
twodogsbarking
Saturday
#26
Despite cuts, "there has been no impact on our ability to perform those duties," Bruce said.
LymphocyteLover
Saturday
#14
I wonder if this might turn into an embarrassment for him; if he makes promises that the mighty US
Alice B.
Saturday
#23
He will hire some people of asian decent and do a photo op. They will be from the wrong country.
twodogsbarking
Saturday
#33