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Dems try blaming Trump for Texas flood death toll — but weather-alert timeline and even experts critical of prez debunk claims

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The finger-pointing has already begun after the Texas floods, with some Dems blaming Trump budget cuts aimed at the National Weather Service for the catastrophic death toll — yet even experts who are administration critics saying they weren't a factor.

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  1. New York Post

    Dems try blaming Trump for Texas flood death toll — but weather-alert timeline and even experts critical of prez debunk claims (opens New York Post)

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    The finger-pointing has already begun after the Texas floods, with some Dems blaming Trump budget cuts aimed at the National Weather Service for the catastrophic death toll — yet even experts who are administration critics saying they weren't a factor.

  2. RedState

    Watch: ABC's Stephanopoulos, CNN's Bash Shamelessly Suggest Trump to Blame for Texas Flood Deaths (opens RedState)

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    ABC and CNN blame Trump for Texas flood deaths, despite local officials

  3. Fox News

    Dems, media hijack devastating Texas flooding to push 'shameful' climate change, anti-Trump narrative (opens Fox News)

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    Democrats and media outlets politicize Texas flooding that killed at least 91 people, blaming climate change and Trump cuts despite meteorologists refuting these claims

  4. The Daily Caller

    CNN And Dem Congressman Embarrass Themselves Trying To Blame Trump For Texas Floods (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Democratic Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro and blamed the Trump administration and climate change for the tragic Texas floods.

  5. Washington Examiner

    The Democrats big Texas flood lie (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The Democratic Party is shamelessly exploiting the deaths of Americans to falsely blame President Trump for Texas flooding.

  6. The Federalist

    Despicable Dems Campaign On Texas Flood Victims, Blame Trump (opens The Federalist)

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    White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called the Democrats’ latest nasty gambit a "depraved lie."

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