Trump Labels Texas Flash Flood a “Biden Setup” as D**th Toll Climbs
Devastation in Texas: Over 80 D**d
Catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River has claimed more than 80 lives. The river surged 26 feet in just 45 minutes during the Fourth of July weekend. Among the hardest-hit locations was Camp Mystic, a Christian girls’ summer camp. Tragically, 27 campers and staff members d**d.
The camp issued a heartbreaking statement:
“Our hearts are broken. We’re praying constantly for the families. Please respect their privacy.”
Authorities are still searching for missing individuals as the community reels from the loss.
Torrential Rain and Missed Warnings
A staggering four months’ worth of rain fell in only a few hours. Some Texas officials have blamed the National Weather Service (NWS) for underestimating the severity of the storm.
Texas Emergency Management Chief W. Nim Kidd explained that the forecast predicted 3–8 inches of rain—far below what actually fell.
“That amount of rain was never in any of those forecasts,” he said.
Meteorologists Defend Forecasting
Independent meteorologists and former NWS officials countered the criticism. They insisted the warnings were timely and accurate based on real-time data.
“The forecasting was good. The w*rnings were good,” said meteorologist Chris Vagasky. “The real issue is getting people to receive and act on the message.”
Still, concerns remain. The San Antonio NWS office reportedly lacked a science officer and a w*rning coordination meteorologist—both crucial leadership roles.
NWS Staffing Cuts Under Scrutiny
Earlier this year, the Trump administration laid off or retired nearly 600 NWS employees. Critics question whether those cuts contributed to the tragedy.
However, Tom Fahy of the National Weather Service Employees Organization said:
“There were enough staff to issue timely w*rnings. But the unfilled senior roles remain a concern.”
Trump Deflects Responsibility
Speaking from a New Jersey airport, President Donald Trump dismissed any link between federal staffing cuts and the disaster.
“That wasn’t our setup. That was the Biden setup,” Trump claimed.
“I wouldn’t blame Biden either. This was a 100-year catastrophe—horrible to watch.”
When asked if more meteorologists are needed, Trump remained uncertain:
“Nobody expected this. Very talented people didn’t see it coming.”
He added that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem remains on the ground in Texas and that the administration is “working very close” with state officials.
However, Tom Fahy of the National Weather Service Employees Organization said:
“There were enough staff to issue timely w*rnings. But the unfilled senior roles remain a concern.”
Trump Deflects Responsibility
Speaking from a New Jersey airport, President Donald Trump dismissed any link between federal staffing cuts and the disaster.
“That wasn’t our setup. That was the Biden setup,” Trump claimed.
“I wouldn’t blame Biden either. This was a 100-year catastrophe—horrible to watch.”
When asked if more meteorologists are needed, Trump remained uncertain:
“Nobody expected this. Very talented people didn’t see it coming.”
He added that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem remains on the ground in Texas and that the administration is “working very close” with state officials.
