Staffing cuts to the National Weather Service by President Trump have raised concerns among former officials and experts about potential dangers to public safety during extreme weather events. Following flooding in Texas, local officials criticized the NWS for inadequate forecasts, although state Republicans refrained from directly blaming the cuts. The NWS staff on duty during the flooding issued urgent warnings, demonstrating their commitment. However, political fallout ensued as Democrats connected the staffing reductions to the disaster, which claimed at least 80 lives, prompting questions about the agency's effectiveness amidst the cuts.
Former federal officials and outside experts have warned that President Trump's staffing cuts to the National Weather Service could endanger lives, especially during severe weather events.
Democrats quickly linked the staffing reductions at the National Weather Service to the recent disaster, which resulted in at least 80 deaths, including girls and counselors at a summer camp.
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