“ACT OF GOD?”: Trump Press Sec Blames God for Deadly Texas Flood Question |FEMA Funding in Spotlight
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“ACT OF GOD?”: Trump Press Sec Blames God for Deadly Texas Flood Question |FEMA Funding in Spotlight
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.
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt fiercely pushed back at a reporter who accused President Trump of disrespecting Europe during his latest call with Vladimir Putin. The heated exchange turned into a tense briefing-room showdown, highlighting deep divisions over Trump’s approach to Moscow and European allies.
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White House Press Secretary blasted mainstream media for spreading “fake news” about U.S. negotiations with Russia and Ukraine. She accused left-leaning outlets of deliberately undermining President Trump’s efforts, arguing that many in the press have been “rooting against the President of the United States and the pursuit of peace.” The sharp rebuke underscores growing tensions between the administration and media over foreign policy narratives. As talks remain sensitive, the administration insists its focus is on achieving peace while dismissing what it calls politically motivated reporting.
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In the aftermath of catastrophic flooding in Texas that has already claimed dozens of lives, volunteer teams are risking everything to search for the missing — including children still unaccounted for in hard-hit Kerr County. Small groups are seen combing through debris-choked rivers and shattered landscapes near Hunt and Ingram, as helicopters circle overhead and first responders coordinate a massive rescue operation. Led by 62-year-old Louis Deppe, a dedicated church volunteer team is assisting devastated families in the search for answers. This video captures the emotional and physical toll of the unfolding disaster — and the incredible bravery of those who refuse to give up.
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Texas Floods: Was This Disaster Avoidable? 79 Dead & Dozens Missing | Oneindia News
As rescue teams race against time in the flood-ravaged Texas Hill Country, chilling questions are emerging about whether this catastrophe could have been prevented.
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A horrifying flash flood has devastated Kerr County in south-central Texas, killing 24 people and leaving 20 girls missing from a Christian summer camp. President Donald Trump reacted to the tragedy, calling the incident “terrible” and “shocking.” Search and rescue teams are racing against time, using boats and helicopters to save lives.
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