Democrats blame Trump, climate change for Texas floods killing 80
The tragic flooding in Texas that claimed the lives of at least 91 people has sparked a wave of politicization from Democrats and media outlets across the country. Blame has been placed on various factors including climate change, President Trump, race, and government cuts.
Former Washington Gov. Jay Inslee took to social media to criticize President Trump for signing a bill that hindered solar and wind energy initiatives, which are crucial in combating climate change. Democratic Rep. Joaquin Castro also pointed towards climate change as a contributing factor to the increasing frequency of devastating floods.
Former Obama aide David Axelrod criticized government cuts to vital services like the weather service, stating that they have hazardous consequences, especially with catastrophic weather events becoming more common. Similarly, Sen. Chris Murphy blamed Trump’s attacks on public workers, like meteorologists, for potentially avoidable disasters.
Critics on the left, such as Grant Stern and Ron Filipkowski, invoked Trump’s name in connection to the flooding, blaming his administration for cuts to agencies like the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Isaiah Martin, a Democratic candidate, called for an immediate congressional investigation into the cuts that may have impacted the National Weather Service’s ability to forecast accurately.
Media outlets also joined the chorus of blame, suggesting that budget cuts and understaffing at the National Weather Service played a role in the tragedy. However, some meteorologists pushed back on these claims, stating that the NWS issued timely forecasts and warnings leading up to the storm.
White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson condemned the politicization of the tragedy, calling it \”shameful and disgusting.\” She emphasized that false claims about the NWS have been debunked, and that the Trump administration is grateful for the first responders who acted swiftly during the catastrophe.
In the midst of the finger-pointing and blame game, it is important to remember the lives lost and the families affected by the devastating flooding in Texas. While it is crucial to address the underlying issues that may have contributed to the tragedy, it is equally important to come together as a nation to support those in need and work towards preventing such disasters in the future.
