In the aftermath of severe flooding in Texas resulting in multiple deaths, several media outlets and Democratic figures have attributed blame to former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk. These claims have been met with criticism, citing weather-alert timelines and expert analyses that challenge the validity of holding Trump responsible for the fatalities. Some commentators have accused the media and Democrats of using the disaster to advance a political narrative focused on climate change and opposition to Trump. Coverage has highlighted instances where prominent journalists, including ABC's George Stephanopoulos and CNN's Jake Tapper, suggested Trump bore responsibility for the flood-related deaths, prompting backlash from conservative commentators and analysts.