Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Trump’s Golf Outing Sparks Outrage Amid Texas Flooding

7/8/2025

48 8

Summary

Story summary

Amidst devastating flooding in Texas that claimed 13 lives and left many missing, President Trump's decision to golf sparked outrage. Critics condemned his apparent indifference as 20 children tragically drowned, while supporters rallied to his defense. The storm's destruction was compounded by staffing cuts at the National Weather Service, raising alarms about emergency response effectiveness.

1 of 1

Story summary

Amidst devastating flooding in Texas that claimed 13 lives and left many missing, President Trump's decision to golf sparked outrage. Critics condemned his apparent indifference as 20 children tragically drowned, while supporters rallied to his defense. The storm's destruction was compounded by staffing cuts at the National Weather Service, raising alarms about emergency response effectiveness.