Los Angeles fire survivors face record delays in federal disaster aid under Trump administration
Source Summary
Nearly 600 days after the 2025 Los Angeles fires destroyed more than 16,000 structures, the Trump administration has not appropriated more than $15 billion in long-term federal recovery funds needed for rebuilding. This delay exceeds the previous record of 500 days set by Maui fire victims, marking the longest wait for federal disaster aid in modern history.
Why it matters
The extended delay prevents thousands of residents from accessing critical funds needed to rebuild homes and communities destroyed by the fires.
