Democrats once again try to pin something on the president.
On Monday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt pushed back on Democrats’ claims that President Trump was somehow responsible for the tragic floods in Texas that claimed 91 lives, including young girls at a Christian summer camp.
Leavitt blasted Minority Leader Chuck Schumer by name.
“We have seen many falsehoods pushed by Democrats such as Senator Chuck Schumer and some members of the media. Blaming President Trump for these floods is a depraved lie, and it serves no purpose during this time of national mourning,” Leavitt said.
“Here are the facts. In the lead-up to this tragic national disaster, the National Weather Service did its job. Despite unprecedented rainfall, the NWS executed timely and precise forecasts and warnings,” she added, highlighting a flood watch and press briefings conducted by the NWS in the region on July 3rd.
“Flash flood warnings were also issued on the night if July 3rd and the morning of July 4th, giving preliminary lead time of more than three hours before flash flood conditions occurred,” she added.
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.@PressSec speaks on the weekend's devastating Texas flooding as Democrats and some members of the media push depraved, disgusting lies. pic.twitter.com/n0WH1yzwXG
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Schumer originally tried to blame the Trump Administration for vacancies in the National Weather Service in Texas related to warning the communities about dangerous flood waters.
“These are the experts responsible for modeling storm impacts, monitoring rising water levels, issuing flood warnings, and coordinating directly with local emergency managers about when to warn the public and issue evacuation orders,” Schumer said, speaking of the vacant roles.
“To put it plainly: they help save lives,” he added.
Trump is expected to visit the flood zone later this week.
“May God bless the great people of Texas — especially the parents who have lost their children. President Trump loves you. We are praying for you, and he will be traveling to see you later this week,” Leavitt said.
