🚨 Texas Rep. GOES OFF on Democrats for Exploiting Flood Tragedy – His Mic-Drop Moment Is Going Viral πŸŽ―πŸ—£οΈ

In the wake of historic flooding across multiple Texas counties, national attention has turned toward the state’s emergency responseβ€”and the political fallout is already here.

While thousands of Texans struggle to recover, several prominent Democrats have taken to social media and news outlets to link the catastrophe directly to climate change and GOP policies.

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But when Texas Rep.

Clayton Harwell stepped in front of a camera on Monday morning, he didn’t hold back.

β€œThey’re using our tragedy like it’s a podium,” Harwell snapped during a press conference in Houston.

β€œWhile my district is underwater, Democrats are busy pointing fingers instead of rolling up their sleeves.

” His remarks came after Rep.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen.

Ed Markey both posted statements blaming β€œRepublican obstruction” of climate legislation as a key factor in worsening natural disasters.

Harwell’s response? Savage.

Unfiltered.

And instantly viral.

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β€œTexans aren’t drowning because of who they voted forβ€”we’re drowning because of rain.

Massive, historic, unpredictable rain,” he declared.

β€œAnd while some folks are busy tweeting policy proposals, we’re out here pulling families off rooftops.

He didn’t stop there.

In a blistering follow-up on Fox News that evening, Harwell doubled down.

β€œThe Democratic Party sees a flood, and they see an opportunity.

Meanwhile, I see neighbors without homes, kids without clean water, and small towns on the brink.

We’re not interested in their lecturesβ€”we’re interested in getting shovels in the ground and pumps in the streets.

The backlash against Democratic leaders was swift and fierce.

 

On social media, conservative users lit up X (formerly Twitter) with support for Harwell’s takedown.

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Hashtags like #TexasStrong, #StopUsingOurTragedy, and #HarwellForPresident trended within hours.

One user posted: β€œThe water’s still rising, and all the left wants to do is rise in the polls.

Thank God we’ve got fighters like Harwell.

Even moderate voices chimed in, questioning the timing of the Democratic messaging.

A local news anchor in Dallas put it bluntly: β€œYou’ve got families sleeping in church basements, and we’re arguing about legislation that won’t pass this year anyway.

How about some priorities?”

Still, Harwell wasn’t entirely dismissive of climate change.

In what many are calling a clever pivot, he acknowledged long-term challengesβ€”but slammed the left’s approach.

β€œWe’re not ignoring science,” he said.

β€œWe’re ignoring grandstanding.

If you want to talk policy, we’ll do itβ€”after we make sure every Texan has clean drinking water.

Until then, get out of the way or grab a sandbag.

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Democrats, predictably, fired back.Rep.Jamie Raskin called Harwell’s response β€œshameful deflection,” claiming that refusing to discuss climate links during disasters is β€œexactly how we ended up with worse floods every year.

” Meanwhile, Sen.

Bernie Sanders tweeted: β€œThe science is clear.

The time to act is nowβ€”not when it’s politically convenient for Republicans.

” But Harwell’s supporters weren’t buying it.

One viral meme showed Harwell in a boat rescuing a child with the caption: β€œWhile Dems talk, we act.

This flood of political firestorm has once again exposed the fault lines in American disaster discourse.

On one side: those pushing legislative reform to address climate threats.

On the other: local officials like Harwell demanding action on the groundβ€”now, not next session.

And while voters may be split on who’s right, one thing is clear: Harwell’s mic-drop moment has struck a chord with millions.

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In a final statement during his press tour, Harwell summed up the situation with brutal clarity: β€œOur homes are underwater, not our values.

If you want to help, great.

If you want to score pointsβ€”go play politics somewhere else.

Texas has work to do.

As floodwaters continue to recede, the political waves are just beginning to rise.

But if Rep.

Harwell’s bold response is any indication, this won’t be the last time someone calls out the opportunism lurking beneath the surface of disaster.