The National Weather Service in Texas is facing severe understaffing, which has been linked to increased fatalities from recent flash floods. More than 80 deaths have been reported across six counties, with a significant loss in Kerr County where many victims were campers. President Trump deflected questions about whether his administration's cuts to the NWS impacted flood preparedness, claiming he could not hear a reporter's question. He also briefly shifted blame to former President Biden regarding the situation, which has raised further concerns about the effectiveness of weather forecasts and warnings in Texas.
As of Monday morning, more than 80 deaths across six Texas counties have been documented, while dozens reportedly remain missing.
In Kerr County alone, 40 adults and 28 children have been killed by the catastrophic flooding, including 27 campers and counselors at a popular youth campsite.
Texas officials laid blame on faulty forecasts by the National Weather Service, whose expert staff was gutted by Trump.
Despite the reporter's volume - and the fact that he was able to understand other reporters' questions beforehand - Trump responded by saying, 'I can't hear you.'
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