Abbott Dismisses Flood Blame Questions as 'Word Choice of Losers'
TL;DR
A devastating flood in Texas has resulted in 111 deaths and over 160 missing, highlighting the consequences of government budget cuts to agencies like NOAA and FEMA, which have hampered disaster preparedness and response. The article discusses broader political issues, including federal layoffs, legal challenges to vaccine policies, internal power struggles within the Biden administration, and Trump's controversial actions and claims, all amid a backdrop of declining public trust and ongoing political conflicts.
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- July 8, 2025 Letters from an American | Heather Cox Richardson
- Abbott Calls Seeking Blame for Floods ‘the Word Choice of Losers’ The New York Times
- Homeland Security Secretary Noem Meets With President Gustavo Petro C-SPAN
- Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas said asking about blame was “the word choice of losers,” and then invoked a beloved Texas tradition — football — as he deflected questions about accountability for a disaster that has left at least 111 people dead and more than 170 Facebook
- Greg Abbott compared the effort to understand why the death toll was so high to the losers of a football game. Yahoo
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