Vote Republican, or else: How Trump dangles aid in the midterms

President Donald Trump is signaling to states that his administration may be far less likely to help if their voters put Democrats in power on Election Day. He’s injected politics into processes that traditionally have been apolitical, such as providing disaster aid and benefits for veterans. In Georgia and Ohio, Trump told voters he'd answer calls for help from Republican candidates, but would be apt to ignore calls from their Democratic rivals.

In North Carolina, he said his administration would settle claims for veterans made sick by contaminated water at Camp Lejeune — but only if Republicans win. Jill Steen Dilgard, who works with victims and their families, says it's not right to be “playing politics” with the aid.

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