Rep. Chip Roy on Texas Floods, Politicization, and Devastating Tragedy

Devastating Texas Floods and Loss of Life

• 💔 The recent devastating flash floods in Texas have resulted in 82 confirmed deaths, with dozens still missing.
• 😔 Search and rescue efforts are ongoing amidst the tragedy, with a focus on the impact on communities like Camp Mystic.
• 👨‍🚒 The camp director tragically lost his life while attempting to save young girls during the floods.

Inappropriate Political Tirade

• 📢 A former Houston City board member made highly inappropriate comments regarding the victims, calling the camp a "whitesonly girls Christian camp."
• 🚫 Houston's Mayor John Whitmire condemned the remarks, stating they have "no place in a decent society" and that the individual is not a city employee.
• ❌ The mayor has taken steps to permanently remove the individual from the board and will not reappoint her.

Politicization of Tragedy

• 🗣️ Congressman Chip Roy criticized attempts by some to politicize the floods, calling such actions "idiotic."
• 📺 He specifically mentioned Dana Bash on CNN attempting to blame the President for the floods due to alleged budget cuts, which Roy dismisses as "absolute nonsense."
• 🤝 Roy noted that most Democrat colleagues have been supportive and not politicizing the event, focusing instead on offering help and prayers.

Catastrophic Weather Event

• 📈 The flooding was a catastrophic event, with water levels rising 26 to 30 feet in about an hour during the early morning hours of a holiday.
• ⚠️ Roy emphasized that the National Weather Service had adequate staff and incoming information, indicating the event's extreme nature rather than a lack of preparedness.
• 🙏 He expressed gratitude for the support from the administration for the people of Kerrville and the state of Texas.