President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he would approve $17.9 million in federal aid for Wisconsin communities hit by July tornadoes, but state officials said they had not received confirmation that the money was approved or details on when it might arrive. Trump announced the proposed relief in a Truth Social post after speaking with Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, who is running for governor. Trump also reiterated his endorsement of Tiffany, who faces Democratic candidate David Crowley in November. The tornadoes damaged and destroyed homes in parts of Appleton and Menasha. Damage assessments found more than $8.2 million in losses to 2,346 residential properties, along with more than $13.8 million in public-sector damage. Gov. Tony Evers requested federal assistance after the storms, but the request had not been fulfilled before Trump’s announcement. Tiffany said he had been in regular contact with the administration and called securing aid a priority. He said he appreciated the administration’s response and would work with anyone to help Wisconsin communities rebuild. Evers’ office said it had received “zero additional information” from the federal government. The governor accused Trump and Tiffany of playing politics with emergency aid, adding that Wisconsinites would “believe it when we see it.” His spokesperson, Britt Cudaback, directed questions about the announcement to Trump and Tiffany. State Sen. Kristin Dassler-Alfheim, a Democrat from Appleton, welcomed the prospect of assistance but said federal officials still needed to confirm how and when funds would be distributed. She was among lawmakers from both parties who urged the administration in September to provide support. Crowley also said he was glad Trump had agreed to provide relief, while emphasizing that communities need to see the money delivered. “We should always put politics aside” when ensuring families, businesses and communities receive support, he said. The dispute comes amid scrutiny of the Trump administration’s disaster-relief decisions. A March analysis by Politico found the administration had approved a higher share of requests from Republican-led states than from Democratic-led states. The White House has rejected claims that political considerations affect aid decisions. Trump’s announcement also lands less than a month before the November election, with the governor’s race expected to be close. Recent polling cited in the source coverage showed Crowley slightly ahead of Tiffany. Whether the aid announcement will affect the contest is unclear; for Fox Valley residents, the immediate question remains whether the promised funds will be formally approved and delivered.