No, Donald Trump didn’t dispatch federal disaster assistance to Ron DeSantis in snowy Florida

On Jan. 20, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency in anticipation of winter weather in the state’s northern half.

President Donald Trump had nothing to do with it. 

But a Threads post the following day suggested a cozier arrangement between the two Republicans.

"Donny declaring a state of emergency in Florida because of snow is laughable," the Jan. 21 post said. "Did he declare and send money to blue states as well? Of course not. Donny is sending money to Ronny."

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We asked the Florida Division of Emergency Management about the claim. 

Stephanie Hartman, an agency spokesperson, told PolitiFact that although DeSantis declared a state of emergency because of the winter weather — Florida had record-breaking snowfall — "there is no federal disaster declaration." 

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We found no evidence, such as public statements, press releases or news stories, that Trump has made federal disaster assistance available to the state of Florida. 

DeSantis’ executive order allowed state officials "to make critical resources available to communities ahead of any potential storm impacts," according to the state’s emergency management division. 

We rate the claim that Trump declared "a state of emergency in Florida because of snow"

False.