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Cruz Faces Backlash Over Flood Funding Cuts Amid Vacation

7/8/2025

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Cruz Criticized Amid Floods

Texas Senator Ted Cruz is under fire for slashing funding for weather forecasting while enjoying a vacation in Greece, as deadly floods claimed over 100 lives back home. Critics contend his decisions exacerbated the disaster, while Cruz defends his actions as political scapegoating. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is poised to make additional cuts to NOAA's climate research, raising further concerns.

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Cruz Urges Evacuations

Texas Senator Ted Cruz called for earlier evacuations at Camp Mystic, where a tragic flood claimed 27 young lives, part of a devastating toll of 95. He urged solidarity with grieving families and condemned the online harassment and conspiracy theories that emerged in the aftermath. Cruz stressed the need for reflection to prevent future tragedies.

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Cruz Criticized Amid Floods

Texas Senator Ted Cruz is under fire for slashing funding for weather forecasting while enjoying a vacation in Greece, as deadly floods claimed over 100 lives back home. Critics contend his decisions exacerbated the disaster, while Cruz defends his actions as political scapegoating. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is poised to make additional cuts to NOAA's climate research, raising further concerns.

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