The Indianapolis Star

Jade Jackson

July 22, 2025 https://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2025/07/22/president-donald-trump-indiana-disaster-recovery-governor-mike-braun/85280152007/

 

In a post on the social media platform True Social, President Donald Trump promised Indiana $15.1 million to go toward disaster relief from storms that hit the state earlier this year.

 

The federal money comes after Trump said he talked to Indiana Gov. Mike Braun.

 

"I just finished speaking with the Governor Mike Braun, of the Great State of Indiana, which I won BIG in 2016, 2020, and 2024. We are approving $15.1 million dollars for severe flooding and tornadoes, which took place in the early Spring. I know the State, under the leadership of Braun, will make a rapid recovery!" The post said.

 

He also announced he granted funding to Michigan, Kentucky and West Virginia.

 

Braun responded to the post on X, formerly Twitter, thanking the president for his leadership and approval of the critical funding. He said the money will enable Hoosier communities to recover and rebuild "stronger than ever."

 

Indiana had a state of emergency in 18 counties last Spring

United States President Donald Trump listens as Republican senatorial candidate Mike Braun speaks during a rally at Southport Fieldhouse on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018.

 

In April, Braun declared a state of emergency for 18 counties in the wake of storms that spawned tornadoes and heavy rain through the state and pushed rivers out of their banks. He had previously activated the Indiana National Guard to assist 41 counties with storm recovery.

 

The order was for Bartholomew, Brown, Clark, Crawford, Dearborn, Delaware, Gibson, Hamilton, Harrison, Lake, Madison, Marshall, Martin, Owen, Perry, Posey, Spencer and Warrick counties.

 

Declaring a state of emergency allows the Indiana Department of Homeland Security to offer financial assistance under the State Disaster Relief Fund to help cover expenses caused by the storm damage.

 

Braun later asked for federal assistance.

 

At least two people died during the storms.

 

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