Rosie ODonnell, the American comedian who recently relocated to Ireland, has attributed the catastrophic flash floods in Texas to President Donald Trump's policies.
The Guadalupe River's water level surged by approximately 26 feet within a mere 45 minutes due to heavy rainfall, causing widespread devastation.
In a TikTok video, O'Donnell accused Trump of dismantling the government's early warning systems and weather forecasting capabilities. She suggested that the Texas floods were a direct consequence of such actions. "The flash floods in Texas, the Guadalupe River, 51 missing 51 dead, more missing, children at a camp. And, you know, when the President guts all of the early warning systems and the weathering forecast abilities of the government, these are the results that were going to start to see on a daily basis," O'Donnell stated.
She further alleged that Trump's "horrible decisions" and the enactment of the Big, Beautiful Bill have placed the United States in a precarious situation. "Because hes put this country in so much danger by his horrible, horrible decisions and this ridiculously immoral bill that he just signed into law," she added.
According to Breitbart, the comedian also criticized those who support Trump's policies. "Shame on him," ODonnell continued. Shame on every GOP sycophant whos listening and following the disastrous decisions of this mentally incapacitated POTUS.
The flash floods have resulted in a tragic loss of life, with the death toll currently standing at 70. NBC News reported that Kerr County officials have confirmed 59 deaths, including 38 adults and 21 children. Eleven girls from Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp, are still missing. The camp was hosting approximately 750 girls at the time of the disaster.
Breitbart News correspondent Bob Price reported that more people could still be unaccounted for due to the high number of visitors in the area over the Fourth of July weekend. This could make it challenging to establish an accurate count.
The Associated Press reported that officials are facing increasing criticism over their preparation for the floods and the delay in alerting or evacuating residents and summer camps along the river. The National Weather Service had issued a series of flash flood warnings before declaring flash flood emergencies, indicating imminent danger.
The National Weather Service office in New Braunfels reportedly had additional staff on duty during the storms. Despite the tragedy, there have been some moments of relief. Rep. August Pfluger (R-TX) announced that his daughters, who were evacuated from Camp Mystic, are safe. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) also confirmed that his granddaughters, who were at the flooded summer camp, are safe, although they tragically lost their cousin.
The Kerrville Daily Times reported that Richard "Dick" Eastland, the director of Camp Mystic, and Jane Ragsdale, the camp director at Heart O the Hills Camp in Hunt, Texas, both lost their lives in the flash floods while attempting to save campers. This tragic event underscores the importance of robust early warning systems and the need for effective leadership in times of crisis.
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