White House Press Secretary Leavitt Details Federal Response to Texas Flooding, Confirms Full Staffing at San Angelo and San Antonio Weather Offices

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt addressed the aftermath of the recent devastating floods in Texas, describing the event as a national tragedy that the administration is treating with utmost seriousness. Leavitt emphasized that the federal government is actively responding to the catastrophe. She also refuted claims suggesting staffing shortages at the National Weather Service offices during the floods, confirming that the San Angelo office was fully staffed with 12 forecast meteorologists and the San Antonio office operated with 11 forecasters. Questions regarding potential cuts to FEMA were raised in light of the flooding, though no specific details on funding changes were provided.