Former President Trump is navigating the aftermath of the Texas floods, aiming to avoid assigning blame while facing scrutiny from Democrats. The White House defended the administration's past decisions to reduce the size and scope of federal agencies responsible for disaster preparedness and response, arguing these cuts did not hinder the current relief efforts. Critics, primarily Democrats, are questioning whether these reductions in resources have negatively impacted the government's ability to effectively address the crisis. The administration maintains that its response has been adequate and that the focus should remain on providing aid to those affected.