美国白宫称得州洪水是“天意”引批评

Group 1 - The White House Press Secretary, Karine Jean-Pierre, attributed the severe flooding in Texas, which resulted in over a hundred fatalities, to "divine will" and stated it was "not the government's fault" [1] - The flooding has led to at least 161 people reported missing and at least 109 confirmed deaths, marking it as one of the most severe floods in the United States in a century [3] - Criticism arose from social media users regarding the government's preparedness and response, highlighting the importance of accurate weather forecasting and the impact of budget cuts to meteorological services [2][3] Group 2 - Following the return of President Trump to the White House, he repealed the previous administration's climate policies, which included budget cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service [2] - Democratic Senator Chris Murphy criticized the cuts, suggesting they contributed to the disaster's severity, emphasizing that accurate weather forecasts are crucial in preventing fatalities [2] - Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer requested an investigation into whether the staffing cuts in federal meteorological departments were a factor in the high casualty rate from the flooding [2]