Trump Blamed for Texas Flood Deaths, O'Donnell Says
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Comedian Rosie O'Donnell blamed President Trump's cuts to the National Weather Service (NWS) for the deadly Texas floods, claiming reduced early warning systems contributed to the high death toll. O'Donnell cited job cuts within the NWS and NOAA as evidence of the administration's negligence. Texas officials acknowledged inaccurate NWS forecasts, while the White House announced plans to upgrade NWS and NOAA technology. At least 70 people died in the catastrophic flooding.
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