White House slams Democrats over Texas flood blame game

Tragedy struck Texas with a vengeance on Monday as flash flooding claimed at least 91 lives, igniting a firestorm of political finger-pointing that’s as muddy as the floodwaters themselves.

The catastrophic flooding, caused by a slow-moving storm system dumping torrents of rain in mere hours, overwhelmed local waterways and left devastation in its wake, while the White House fiercely rebutted claims from Democrats like Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer that President Donald Trump bears responsibility for the disaster.

As early as July 3, the National Weather Service (NWS) sounded the alarm with a flood watch and held press briefings to alert the region of impending danger.

Timely warnings amid unprecedented rainfall

By the night of July 3 and into the morning of July 4, flash flood warnings were issued, giving residents over three hours of lead time before the deluge hit full force.

Yet, despite these efforts, many Texans were caught unprepared, swept away by the sudden and brutal rise of water that turned streets into rivers.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt didn’t mince words, declaring, “Blaming President Trump for these floods is a depraved lie.”

White House fires back at critics

She pointedly called out Schumer and certain media outlets for peddling what she termed “falsehoods” in the midst of national mourning, arguing that such politicking serves no one when families are grieving.

Leavitt doubled down, stating, “The National Weather Service did its job,” emphasizing that despite the unprecedented rainfall, the NWS delivered accurate and timely forecasts.

She added that warnings were issued well in advance, a fact that should shift the conversation from blame to recovery, though apparently, some prefer to play political games instead of honoring the fallen.

Schumer demands investigation into NWS gaps

On the other side of the aisle, Schumer demanded a probe into staffing shortages at the NWS in Texas, particularly in roles tied to warning coordination.

He argued that these experts are vital, saying, “They help save lives,” implying that vacancies may have hampered the response to this disaster.

While it’s fair to ask tough questions, using a tragedy to score cheap points against a sitting president feels like a low blow when the ink on the death toll isn’t even dry.

Trump to visit grieving Texas communities

Amid the back-and-forth, Leavitt announced that President Trump plans to visit Texas later this week to stand with the affected communities, though details remain under wraps.

She conveyed a message of solidarity, stating, “President Trump loves you,” and assured Texans of his prayers and personal concern, especially for parents who’ve lost children to this calamity.

While partisan squabbles dominate headlines, the real story is the heartbreak of 91 families and a state reeling from nature’s wrath—perhaps it’s time for Washington to focus on healing rather than hurling accusations. After all, pointing fingers won’t drain a single flood-damaged street.