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Trump demands to be asked 'politely' before giving federal aid for major sewage spill

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

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  • Trump offers federal assistance for the Potomac River sewage spill if asked "politely".
  • The spill, totaling 243 million gallons of wastewater, occurred after a sewer line collapsed last month.
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