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Rosie O'Donnell Blames Trump for Texas Flood Tragedy

7/7/2025

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Rosie O'Donnell has taken aim at President Trump, linking his cuts to early warning systems with the tragic flash floods in Texas that have claimed 70 lives, including 11 children from Camp Mystic. As families grapple with loss, officials are under fire for their evacuation alerts, even as the National Weather Service had issued timely warnings.

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Rosie O'Donnell has taken aim at President Trump, linking his cuts to early warning systems with the tragic flash floods in Texas that have claimed 70 lives, including 11 children from Camp Mystic. As families grapple with loss, officials are under fire for their evacuation alerts, even as the National Weather Service had issued timely warnings.