Trump Calls Texas Flood Tragedy a “Biden Setup” as Death Toll Surpasses 80
Guadalupe River Disaster Leaves Texas Reeling
More than 80 lives have been lost after catastrophic flash floods tore through Texas over the Fourth of July weekend. In just 45 minutes, the Guadalupe River surged 26 feet—obliterating homes, roads, and entire communities in its path.
One of the hardest-hit locations was Camp Mystic, a Christian girls’ summer camp, where 27 campers and staff members tragically perished.
“Our hearts are broken. We’re praying constantly for the families. Please respect their privacy,” camp leaders shared in a solemn statement.
Search and rescue teams continue combing the region for missing individuals as communities cling to hope amid unimaginable loss.
Blame, Warnings, and a Storm No One Saw Coming
The deluge dropped the equivalent of four months’ worth of rain in just a few hours. Many local officials have pointed fingers at the National Weather Service (NWS), claiming it underestimated the storm’s severity.
Emergency Management Chief W. Nim Kidd noted that forecasts had predicted just 3–8 inches of rain—nowhere near what actually fell.
“That amount of rain was never in any of those forecasts,” Kidd said.
But meteorologists pushed back, defending the accuracy of their alerts.
“The forecasting was good. The warnings were good,” said meteorologist Chris Vagasky. “The challenge is making sure people hear and act on the message.”
Still, critics noted that the San Antonio NWS office was operating without two key leadership roles: a science officer and a warning coordination meteorologist.
NWS Staffing Cuts Spark Questions
Earlier this year, the Trump administration oversaw the retirement or dismissal of nearly 600 NWS employees—a move that’s now under renewed scrutiny.
Tom Fahy of the National Weather Service Employees Organization acknowledged concerns but said there was enough staff to issue alerts:
“The senior vacancies are troubling, but warnings still went out in time.”
Trump: “This Was the Biden Setup”
During a press stop in New Jersey, former President Donald Trump was quick to deflect any blame tied to federal cuts.
“That wasn’t our setup. That was the Biden setup,” Trump told reporters.
“I wouldn’t blame Biden either. This was a 100-year catastrophe—horrible to watch.”
When asked if the nation needs more meteorologists, Trump replied:
“Nobody expected this. Very talented people didn’t see it coming.”
He added that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is currently on the ground in Texas and that his administration is “working very close” with state officials.
A State in Mourning, A Nation Watching
As Texas grapples with one of the deadliest natural disasters in its history, grief hangs heavy—but so do the questions.
Could this have been prevented? Were the warnings enough? And who, if anyone, should be held accountable?
For now, the focus remains on recovery and remembrance.
🙏 Please keep the victims and their families in your thoughts during this heartbreaking time.