“ACT OF GOD?”: Trump Press Sec Blames God for Deadly Texas Flood Question |FEMA Funding in Spotlight

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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is facing intense criticism after calling the deadly Texas floods—claiming over 100 lives—an “act of God.” The comment came as search and rescue efforts continued in Kerr County, where floodwaters swept through homes and Camp Mystic. Critics argue the Trump administration’s underfunding of FEMA and the National Weather Service worsened the crisis. During a press conference, reporters challenged Leavitt over delayed alerts and lack of preparedness. The backlash grows as families demand accountability for a preventable disaster.     #TexasFloods #KarolineLeavitt #ActOfGod #TrumpAdministration #FEMA #NWS #FloodTragedy #BreakingNews #WeatherAlert #NaturalDisaster #WhiteHouse #FloodResponse #DisasterRelief #PublicSafety #TexasNews #EmergencyPreparedness #CampMystic #SearchAndRescue #ClimateCrisis #GuadalupeRiver #TrumpNews #LeavittBacklash #KerrCounty #WeatherWarnings #PoliticalAccountability #PressBriefing #MediaQuestioning #GovernmentResponse #ActOfGodBacklash #FloodPolitics #CrisisInTexas  Also Read  Trump Administration Directs California to Restrict Trans Girls from Competing in Sports Teams :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-administration-california-trans-girls-sports-011-7783503.html?ref=DMDesc  World Pride 2025 Concludes with Rally Emphasising LGBTQ+ Activism Amid Political Challenges :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/world-pride-2025-defiant-politics-display-011-4175857.html?ref=DMDesc  Trump Administration Halts New Student Visa Interviews While Considering Social Media Vetting :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-administration-halts-student-visa-interviews-social-media-vetting-011-4165557.html?ref=DMDesc

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00:00A once in a century flash flood, a tragic natural disaster, and the administration is

00:04doing all that we can on the ground to help these families during this time of peace.

00:25Is President Trump reconsidering his plan to phase out FEMA, given what officials say

00:29since I've said, is there a critical role on the ground now in Texas?

00:32Ms. Look, the President wants to ensure American citizens always have what they need during times of need.

00:38Whether that assistance comes from states or the federal government, that's a policy discussion that will continue.

00:44And the President has always said he wants states to do as much as they can, if not more.

00:49And in the state, in the case of Texas, the state and local officials are doing a tremendous job.

00:54And I know the President, Secretary Noem, and the federal government are very proud to be working with them.

00:59And the President has promised to give Texas the assistance that they need during this tragic time.

01:04The Press. Just one follow-up on cuts overall.

01:07Over the weekend, President Trump said that Elon Musk was a train wreck.

01:12Are there, given this current viewpoint, are there concerns within the White House or from the President himself

01:17over the cuts that happened under Musk while he was advising Doge, including the National Weather Service?

01:23Ms. I think I've already addressed that, Kristen.

01:25And what I can tell you is that these offices were fully staffed.

01:30The San Angelo office was fully staffed with 12 forecast meteorologists.

01:34There were no vacancies.

01:35The San Antonio office was operating with 11 forecasters.

01:39And as Brian said, the union themselves said that there was adequate staffing.

01:44So I think those words speak for themselves, and the numbers speak for themselves.

01:47This was a once-in-a-century flash flood, a tragic natural disaster.

01:52And the administration is doing all that we can on the ground to help these families during this time of need.

01:56Is President Trump reconsidering his plan to phase out FEMA, given what officials have said is their critical role on the ground now in Texas?

02:03Ms. Look, the President wants to ensure American citizens always have what they need during times of need.

02:09Whether that assistance comes from states or the federal government, that's a policy discussion that will continue.

02:15And the President has always said he wants states to do as much as they can, if not more.

02:20And in the state, in the case of Texas, the state and local officials are doing a tremendous job.

02:25And I know the President, Secretary Noem, and the federal government are very proud to be working with them.

02:30And the President has promised to give Texas the assistance that they need during this tragic time.

02:35The Press. Just one follow-up on cuts overall.

02:38Over the weekend, President Trump said that Elon Musk was a train wreck.

02:43Are there, given this current viewpoint, are there concerns within the White House or from the President himself

02:48over the cuts that happened under Musk while he was advising Doge, including the National Weather Service?

02:54Ms. I think I've already addressed that, Kristen, and what I can tell you is that these offices were fully staffed.

03:00The San Angelo office was fully staffed with 12 forecast meteorologists. There were no vacancies.

03:05The San Antonio office's office was operating with 11 forecasters.

03:10And as Brian said, the union themselves said that there was adequate staffing.

03:14So I think those words speak for themselves, and the numbers speak for themselves.

03:18This was a once-in-a-century flash flood, a tragic natural disaster,

03:22and the administration is doing all that we can on the ground to help these families during this time of need.

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