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Abbott Dismisses Flood Criticism, Promises Solutions Amid Controversy

7/10/2025

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott brushed off criticism regarding the devastating floods that claimed over 100 lives, calling it "loser" talk. He urged a focus on solutions, likening the situation to a football game. Despite announcing an inquiry into the disaster, doubts linger about its potential, particularly amid Republican pushback against probing the weather service's failures.

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott brushed off criticism regarding the devastating floods that claimed over 100 lives, calling it "loser" talk. He urged a focus on solutions, likening the situation to a football game. Despite announcing an inquiry into the disaster, doubts linger about its potential, particularly amid Republican pushback against probing the weather service's failures.