

Yes
They are.

No
They aren’t.
As President Trump continues to push major infrastructure, disaster-response, and emergency management policies, new data suggest the overall cost of natural disasters is continuing to rise nationwide. Some point to inflation, population growth, and more severe weather events as key drivers, while others question whether federal preparedness and spending priorities are keeping pace. Do you believe America’s disaster costs are soaring under Trump—or are broader forces really to blame?