Recent devastating floods in Texas have ignited a heated debate over the impact of staffing cuts to the National Weather Service (NWS) initiated during the Trump administration. While the White House and Trump officials deny that these cuts affected flood preparedness, critics, including House Democrats and experts, warn that the lack of adequate staffing and resources has left communities vulnerable. The NWS, facing scrutiny, defended its flood warnings, stating that some weather models accurately predicted the disaster. However, many question the efficacy of the official forecasts and whether the agency was operating at its best amid ongoing cuts. As the death toll rises and investigations are being requested, the situation highlights the urgent need for reliable weather services and raises concerns about the future of disaster response amid looming budget cuts.