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As tragedy unfolded in Texas, Donald Trump’s response was telling:
In a moment that demanded leadership and urgency, the former president, known for his penchant for the spotlight, chose to remain silent. He didn’t convene a press conference or rush back to Washington to address the nation in the wake of the most catastrophic flood the U.S. has seen in over a century.
Trump offered the customary Republican response of thoughts and prayers and signed a disaster declaration. Essentially, he performed the bare minimum expected of a president, prioritizing his holiday weekend over the grim reality of what could be hundreds of lives lost, including many children.
