White House Denounces 'Depraved Lie' Blaming Trump for Texas Floods

White House Response to Texas Floods

• ⚠️ The White House is urging vigilance in Texas due to dangerous conditions and potential incoming heavy rain following a natural disaster.
• 🗣️ Karoline Leavitt stated that blaming President Trump for the floods is a "depraved lie" and inappropriate during a time of national mourning.

Claims of Federal Service Cuts

• 🎯 Leavitt refuted suggestions that deep Trump administration cuts to federal services impacted the response to the flooding.
• 📢 She highlighted that the National Weather Service provided early and consistent warnings, including timely flash flood alerts with record-breaking lead times.
• 🏢 Flood monitoring is ongoing, and relevant offices were adequately staffed, with one even being overstaffed.

FEMA and Federal Assistance

• ❓ Regarding FEMA and potential reconsiderations of phasing out services, the White House emphasized the president's commitment to ensuring citizens receive necessary assistance.
• 🤝 The president supports states doing as much as possible, and in Texas, state and local officials are commended for their "tremendous job."
• 🇺🇸 President Trump has pledged to provide Texas with the assistance it needs during this tragic time, working collaboratively with state and federal agencies.