Minnesota Gov. Walz asks Trump for disaster declaration after George Floyd riots trigger over...

[Michie]

...$500M in damages

From the article:

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

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has asked President Trumpfor 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.

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

 

[public hermit]

This isn't the whole solution, but have they arrested any of those they know contributed? If so, put them to work. Their community service should definetly include fixing what they tore up.

 

[Radagast]

...$500M in damages

I'n not sure why the rest of the US should pay for this.

 

[chevyontheriver]

This isn't the whole solution, but have they arrested any of those they know contributed? If so, put them to work. Their community service should definetly include fixing what they tore up.

Some in the political establishment might be prone to thinking that the rioters were already doing public service work just by rioting.

 

[disciple Clint]

...$500M in damages

From the article:

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

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has asked President Trumpfor 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.

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

Classic liberal response, dear Dad we messed this up, please send money.