Karoline Leavitt Responds to NWS Union Claims on Texas Flood Staffing

White House Response to Texas Flood Tragedy

• 📌 Karoline Leavitt addressed the National Weather Service (NWS) union's claim of inadequate staffing before the deadly Texas floods.
• ⚠️ Leavitt described the union's claims as depraved and despicable, particularly given the ongoing mourning of victims.

NWS Performance and Warnings

• ⚡ The White House asserts that the National Weather Service did its job effectively in forecasting and predicting the storm.
• 📢 It is stated that the NWS provided early and consistent warnings, including timely flash flood alerts with record-breaking lead times.
• 📊 The administration maintains that the relevant NWS offices were well-staffed, with one office even being overstaffed.

Political Weaponization of Tragedy

• 🎯 Leavitt criticized what she called the left's attempt to weaponize the tragedy to blame President Trump.
• 🚫 She emphasized that the situation is a national tragedy, not a political game, and the administration is treating it as such.
• 🗣️ Any claims contrary to the NWS's adequate performance and staffing are labeled as completely false lies.

Presidential Visit to Texas

• 🗓️ President Trump is scheduled to visit Texas later this week, tentatively planned for Friday.
• 🤝 The visit is being coordinated to occur at an appropriate time that does not interrupt ongoing recovery efforts, in consultation with state and local officials.