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Experts Blame Trump, Musk for Texas Flood Deaths

7/7/2025

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Abramson Blames Trump, Musk

Seth Abramson has pointed fingers at Donald Trump and Elon Musk for the tragic loss of over 50 lives in Texas floods, linking it to their slashes in disaster preparedness. The National Weather Service also faced backlash for poor forecasting amid staffing cuts. Experts emphasize that these calamities underscore the dire need for robust climate research and emergency services, which have suffered due to political choices.

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Noem Advocates Upgrades

Devastating floods in Texas have claimed at least 43 lives, including 14 innocent children. In the wake of this tragedy, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem addressed the outcry over outdated warning systems, stressing the urgent need for technological upgrades at the National Weather Service and NOAA to enhance emergency alerts and safeguard lives in the future.

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Abramson Blames Trump, Musk

Seth Abramson has pointed fingers at Donald Trump and Elon Musk for the tragic loss of over 50 lives in Texas floods, linking it to their slashes in disaster preparedness. The National Weather Service also faced backlash for poor forecasting amid staffing cuts. Experts emphasize that these calamities underscore the dire need for robust climate research and emergency services, which have suffered due to political choices.

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