Session 19 October 2024

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Worse, is it deliberate?!

Something to consider:

Concerns have also been raised over federal preparedness. The Weather Service office responsible for the region was reportedly short-staffed following job cuts during the Trump administration. A key position (the warning coordination meteorologist) had been left vacant since April.

When asked whether the disaster response was hampered by federal cuts, President Donald Trump deflected. “That was really the Biden setup,” he said, before walking it back. “But I wouldn’t blame Biden either. This is a 100-year catastrophe.”

Job cuts to critical positions impacting safety - just what the Trump opposition can seize upon with this horrific weather disaster. And, was it really an unfortunate 100-year flood that left emergency response lacking? I expect a lot of fallout on a state and national level.