Rosie O'Donnell, a 63-year-old resident of Ireland, has publicly attributed the flash flooding in Kerr County, Texas, which resulted in the deaths of at least 70 children at Camp Mystic and several missing children, to the policies of President Donald Trump. She claims that Trump's reductions in funding and support for early warning systems and weather forecasting capabilities have compromised disaster preparedness and response, leading to such catastrophic outcomes. O'Donnell warned that disasters of this nature could become a daily occurrence due to these policy decisions. The National Weather Service reportedly had additional staff during the storm and issued warnings hours in advance. Media figures such as George Stephanopoulos have also been noted for suggesting Trump’s responsibility for the flood deaths. Critics argue that the flooding began before Trump signed related legislation aimed at improving early warning systems, and some have dismissed O'Donnell's statements as politically motivated. The debate highlights ongoing tensions regarding the federal government's role in disaster management and climate-related emergencies under the Trump administration.