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WELKER: Can you commit that California disaster relief won't have strings attached?

MIKE JOHNSON: No, I won't commit to that ... when state and local officials make foolish policy decisions that make the disaster exponentially worse, we need to factor that in. pic.twitter.com/DtpNbC81Km

— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) January 19, 2025

Louisiana has systematically destroyed coastal wetlands to accommodate oil exploration and production. Which has removed the natural barriers that used to absorb the energy of hurricanes. Making hurricanes “exponentially” worse.

Tell you what, Mr. Speaker: next hurricane in Louisiana, don’t even ask.  ‘Cause we need to factor that in.

Asshole.