In a striking display of political opportunism, ABC’s lead Sunday morning anchor, George Stephanopoulos, seems unwilling to let the facts get in the way of a good narrative. This comes on the heels of a hefty $16 million lawsuit settlement with former President Trump, and amidst the aftermath of a tragic flooding incident in Kerr County, Texas.
As reported by , at least 51 individuals lost their lives during the Fourth of July weekend due to severe flooding from the Guadalupe River, including 14 children from Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp for girls. Tragically, many other campers remain unaccounted for.
In response to the disaster, Trump signed a “Major Disaster Declaration” to facilitate aid for the affected regions, while Texas first responders, alongside Coast Guard officials, have successfully rescued over 850 people.
Yet, in a moment that could only be described as a masterclass in sensationalism, Stephanopoulos utilized this catastrophe as a platform to criticize the Trump Administration, alleging that cuts to the National Weather Service (NWS) were to blame for the fatalities. “We’re also learning there were significant staffing shortfalls to the National Weather Services offices in the region,” he asserted on his ABC show.
WATCH:
BREAKING – Months after settling a $16 million suit with President Trump, George Stephanopoulos is again spreading lies as he blames Trump for the Kerr County flash flood while citing staffing shortfalls at the NWS.
pic.twitter.com/1NtW6p1A2x— Right Angle News Network (@Rightanglenews) July 6, 2025
While one might expect such statements to carry weight, they are, in fact, far from the truth. Reports quickly emerged debunking Stephanopoulos’s claims, revealing not only the absence of staffing shortfalls but also the presence of additional personnel on duty during the storms. What a staggering misrepresentation.
Easily debunked pic.twitter.com/YgqzkfckJA
— Immortal Patriot (@BasedImmortal) July 6, 2025
Responding to this misinformation, White House Deputy Secretary Abigail Jackson cited an article from Wired, which also clarified that neither the National Weather Service nor Trump were culpable in this tragic event. “This is absolute fake news and even Wired knows it,” she tweeted.
This is absolute fake news and even Wired knows it. https://t.co/ZzGl0IWr36 pic.twitter.com/oUs7mNTP52
— Abigail Jackson (@ATJackson47) July 6, 2025
Could we be facing yet another lawsuit directed at Stephanopoulos and ABC? It would be wise for the anchor to consider issuing a retraction before he finds himself in hot water again.
