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Trump says he was ‘only kidding’ about withholding FEMA aid from North Carolina

President Trump said he was “only kidding” after suggesting he’d withhold FEMA aid to North Carolina if Republican Michael Whatley loses his U.S. Senate race to Democrat Roy Cooper.

Published Sep 17, 2026, 11:31 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

President Donald Trump said he was “only kidding” on Wednesday night when he said he’d withhold FEMA aid to North Carolina if Republican Michael Whatley loses his U.S. Senate race to Democrat Roy Cooper.

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