{"id":67477,"date":"2025-07-10T02:25:18","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T02:25:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/?p=67477"},"modified":"2025-07-10T02:25:18","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T02:25:18","slug":"donald-trump-calls-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pulsperry.com\/?p=67477","title":{"rendered":"Donald Trump calls"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Trump Labels Texas Flash Flood a \u201cBiden Setup\u201d as D**th Toll Climbs<\/h1>\n

Devastation in Texas: Over 80 D**d<\/h2>\n

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\u2019 summer camp. Tragically, 27 campers and staff members d**d.<\/p>\n

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The camp issued a heartbreaking statement:<\/p>\n

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\u201cOur hearts are broken. We\u2019re praying constantly for the families. Please respect their privacy.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Authorities are still searching for missing individuals as the community reels from the loss.<\/p>\n

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Torrential Rain and Missed Warnings<\/h2>\n

A staggering four months\u2019 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.<\/p>\n

Texas Emergency Management Chief W. Nim Kidd explained that the forecast predicted 3\u20138 inches of rain\u2014far below what actually fell.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThat amount of rain was never in any of those forecasts,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Meteorologists Defend Forecasting<\/h2>\n

Independent meteorologists and former NWS officials countered the criticism. They insisted the warnings were timely and accurate based on real-time data.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe forecasting was good. The w*rnings were good,\u201d said meteorologist Chris Vagasky. \u201cThe real issue is getting people to receive and act on the message.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Still, concerns remain. The San Antonio NWS office reportedly lacked a science officer and a w*rning coordination meteorologist\u2014both crucial leadership roles.<\/p>\n

NWS Staffing Cuts Under Scrutiny<\/h2>\n

Earlier this year, the Trump administration laid off or retired nearly 600 NWS employees. Critics question whether those cuts contributed to the tragedy.<\/p>\n

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However, Tom Fahy of the National Weather Service Employees Organization said:<\/p>\n

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\u201cThere were enough staff to issue timely w*rnings. But the unfilled senior roles remain a concern.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Trump Deflects Responsibility<\/h2>\n

Speaking from a New Jersey airport, President Donald Trump dismissed any link between federal staffing cuts and the disaster.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThat wasn\u2019t our setup. That was the Biden setup,\u201d Trump claimed.
\u201cI wouldn\u2019t blame Biden either. This was a 100-year catastrophe\u2014horrible to watch.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

When asked if more meteorologists are needed, Trump remained uncertain:<\/p>\n

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\u201cNobody expected this. Very talented people didn\u2019t see it coming.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

He added that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem remains on the ground in Texas and that the administration is \u201cworking very close\u201d with state officials.<\/p>\n

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However, Tom Fahy of the National Weather Service Employees Organization said:<\/p>\n

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\u201cThere were enough staff to issue timely w*rnings. But the unfilled senior roles remain a concern.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Trump Deflects Responsibility<\/h2>\n

Speaking from a New Jersey airport, President Donald Trump dismissed any link between federal staffing cuts and the disaster.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThat wasn\u2019t our setup. That was the Biden setup,\u201d Trump claimed.
\u201cI wouldn\u2019t blame Biden either. This was a 100-year catastrophe\u2014horrible to watch.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

When asked if more meteorologists are needed, Trump remained uncertain:<\/p>\n

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\u201cNobody expected this. Very talented people didn\u2019t see it coming.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

He added that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem remains on the ground in Texas and that the administration is \u201cworking very close\u201d with state officials.<\/p>\n

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