White House Slams Schumer, Democrats for “Depraved Lie” Blaming Trump for Texas Floods

The White House has sharply criticized Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democrats, accusing them of spreading a “depraved lie” by blaming President Donald Trump for the devastating flash floods in Texas.

Press Secretary Sarah Matthews responded to recent statements by Sen. Schumer, which suggested that Trump’s environmental policies may have exacerbated the severe flooding. Matthews called the claim “baseless and offensive,” asserting that natural weather events—not policy decisions—were responsible for the disaster.

She defended Trump’s record, stating that the president prioritized flood mitigation efforts during his administration and maintained that it is inappropriate to politicize the tragic loss of dozens of lives.

“This is about real families dealing with real tragedy—not political opportunism,” Matthews said.

The exchange highlights growing tensions between the White House and Senate Democrats as officials debate the influence of federal policies on extreme weather events. The White House emphasized the importance of focusing on relief and infrastructure support rather than assigning political blame.

With input from Fox News