Trump Approves Nearly $18 Million in Tornado Aid for Menasha, Wisconsin, After CBS News Report

October 8, 2026 / 1:52 PM EDT / CBS News

Trump Approves Nearly $18 Million in Tornado Aid for Menasha, Wisconsin, After CBS News Report

TL;DR

  • Wisconsin will receive nearly $18 million in federal disaster aid for a devastating tornado in Menasha.
  • President Trump approved the aid after speaking with Wisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany and following a CBS News report on the delay.
  • The EF-3 tornado in July damaged or destroyed over 1,000 buildings.
  • Residents had organized fundraisers, like a benefit concert, to provide basic needs while awaiting federal assistance.
  • A CBS News analysis suggested a potential disparity in disaster aid approval rates based on political affiliation.