Donald J.Trump approves $318.3 million in disaster aid for Georgia after Hurricane Helene
told Governor Brian Kemp that Georgia's disaster declaration request tied to Hurricane Helene has been approved for federal funding.
told Governor Brian Kemp that Georgia's disaster declaration request tied to Hurricane Helene has been approved for federal funding.
WHITE HOUSE — Donald J.Trump approved $318.3 million in federal disaster relief for Georgia after speaking with Governor Brian Kemp about Hurricane Helene recovery, the president announced on a Truth Social post on June 30, 2026 at 6:34 PM EST.
Here is the full post (see truthsocial): “I just spoke with Governor Brian Kemp, and informed him that the Great State of Georgia has been approved to be given $318.3 Million Dollars in its Disaster Declaration Request related to Hurricane Helene. I love the people of Georgia — My Great Honor. Thank you for your attention to this matter! Donald J.Trump”
Trump said he personally informed Governor Brian Kemp that the federal government had approved Georgia’s disaster declaration request. The $318.3 million allocation responds to damage caused by Hurricane Helene across the state. Trump signed the post as “Donald J.Trump” and expressed support for the people of Georgia.
The funding is critical for ongoing recovery efforts and rebuilding infrastructure affected by the storm (see truthsocial). Federal disaster assistance of this scale is a key tool for states grappling with significant natural disaster impacts, covering costs that range from debris removal and emergency protective measures to long-term infrastructure repair and individual assistance for affected residents.
Governor Brian Kemp had submitted a formal disaster declaration request to unlock federal resources for communities hit by the hurricane. The approval of $318.3 million signals the federal government’s commitment to supporting Georgia’s recovery timeline.
In the last 30 days, 46 of 566 Trump posts on Truth Social addressed the topic of domestic policy, placing this disaster relief announcement within a broader pattern of the president’s public engagement on governance and federal spending matters.
Source: Zenger real-time database of all Truth Social posts.
Note: Chart generated on June 30, 2026 at 6:41 PM EST
Source: Zenger analysis
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