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Trump’s Mental Decline On Full Display As He Describes TX Floods During Press Conference

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Earlier this month, central Texas was hit with deadly flash floods. Rivers overflowed, neighborhoods were destroyed, and lives were lost. So far, 129 people are confirmed dead. Over 170 are still missing. One of the most heartbreaking tragedies came from Camp Mystic, a girls’ summer camp on the banks of the Guadalupe River. Twenty-seven young campers and counselors were swept away early that morning, leaving families in shock and deep sorrow.

President Trump arrived in the area and toured the damage. He spoke with families and praised first responders. “All across the country Americans’ hearts are shattered. I had to be here as president,” he said during his visit.

He went on to compliment the work of rescue teams, including the Federal Emergency Management Agency. At the same time, he has been signaling that he wants to see FEMA shut down in the future. That alone made his praise feel out of place to many people listening.

One moment during the visit caught even more attention. Trump stood before the cameras and tried to describe the disaster. “I’ve seen a lot of bad ones. I’ve gone to a lot of hurricanes, a lot of tornadoes. I’ve never seen anything like this. This is a, this is a bad one,” he said.

He described the destruction as hard to believe, adding, “We just visited with incredible families that — I mean, look, they’ve been devastated. They lost their child or two children, and just hard to believe … a little narrow river that becomes a monster. And that’s what happened.”

But the most confusing part came when he reached for a strange comparison. Trying to explain the power of the floodwaters, Trump said it was like “a giant, giant wave in the Pacific Ocean that the best surfers in the world would be afraid to surf.”

The line quickly spread online. Many asked why a surfing image was being used to describe river flooding in Texas.

Trump continued by saying, “Every American should be inspired by what has taken place.” He then shifted focus back to the search for the missing. “We’re filled with grief and devastation, the loss of life, and unfortunately, they’re still looking. They’re still looking. There’s a lot of missing children, possibly, mostly, we don’t know, but they’re still looking, and they’ll find everybody. But it’s not an easy thing.”

He ended his remarks with praise for the state. “The state of Texas, No. 1 they do it right and they’ve done it right for a long time. And it’s a very special place to me.”

Then he left.

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Terry Lawson

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Terry is an editor and political writer based in Alabama. Over the last five years, he’s worked behind the scenes as a ghostwriter for a range of companies, helping shape voices and tell stories that connect. Now at Political Tribune, he writes sharp political pieces and edits with a close eye on clarity and tone. Terry’s work is driven by strong storytelling, attention to detail, and a clear sense of purpose. He’s skilled in writing, editing, and project management — and always focused on getting the message right. You can find him on X at https://x.com/TerryNotTrump.

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