donald trump national weather service

News

Donald Trump, National Weather Service and NOAA

Did Trump's National Weather Service staffing cuts hurt Texas flood response? What we know

After the catastrophic flash flooding in central Texas on July 4, 2025, users online claimed that U.S. President Donald Trump's administration was ultimately to blame for the flood's 100 deaths due to staffing cuts at the National Weather Service.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 2d

Trump’s NOAA pick pledges full weather service staffing, but supports budget cuts

Neil Jacobs, tapped to lead NOAA, called for sharper forecasting tools and clearer public alerts, just days after flooding in Texas left more than 100 dead.

Austin American-Statesman · 2d

Trump's choice to head NOAA pledges to boost Weather Service staffing

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration oversees the National Weather Service, which has endured steep 'DOGE' cuts.

Texas, Trump and Flash flood warning

NBC News on MSN · 6h

Trump visits Texas as recovery efforts from deadly flood continue

The president has defended his administration's response to the fatal flooding amid criticism that federal assistance could have been provided more quickly.

Newsweek on MSN · 4d

Donald Trump Grilled About NWS Cuts After Deadly Texas Floods

President Donald Trump was asked about cuts to the National Weather Service (NWS) after deadly Texas floods left at least 80 people dead. Speaking to reporters, the president dismissed concerns that there needed to be extra staff at the weather service and said the flooding was an unexpected "once-in-a-100-years" event.

LIVE

USA TODAY on MSN · 12h

Trump, first lady land in Texas to survey aftermath of deadly floods. Live updates

President Donald Trump arrived in storm-ravaged Texas on Friday afternoon, one week after the state was struck by catastrophic flooding.

3hon MSN

Trump defends NWS forecast ahead of Texas flood as he faces scrutiny over cuts

Some have argued the Trump administration's NWS cuts led to a forecast that underestimated the amount of rain in Kerr County, Texas.

22mon MSN

US agency ‘ignored distress calls’, new claims emerge as Trump lauds Texas flood handling efforts amid criticism

The people here — first responders, the sheriff's office, all of police, law enforcement — they've done an unbelievable job,” US President Donald Trump said.

2don MSN

Trump appointees have ties to companies that stand to benefit from privatizing weather forecasts

Downsizing at the National Weather Service appears to be part of an effort by Republicans to privatize such agencies.

Irish Star on MSN5d

Ex-weather bosses sent haunting letter warning Trump cuts could lead to deaths weeks before flood

In the weeks leading up to the devastating floods in Texas, five former directors of the National Weather Service sent a ...

4don MSN

Are Donald Trump's NOAA cuts to blame for Texas flood tragedy? What to know

Experts said the NWS did a good job warning about the flooding, but questions remain about whether the cuts played a role.

The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette3d

Effects of weather service cuts debated

Former federal officials and outside experts have warned for months that President Donald Trump's deep staffing cuts to the ...

Results that may be inaccessible to you are currently showing.

Hide inaccessible results