A conservative television host has drawn widespread attention after linking the recent deadly flooding in Texas to a broader spiritual and political conspiracy against President Donald Trump.
Shemane Nugent, host of Faith & Freedom and wife of rock musician Ted Nugent, suggested on her Sunday broadcast that the natural disaster may have been more than just a tragic weather event. Speaking with Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller, Nugent described the flood in overtly spiritual and political terms.
“This is a terrible biblical tragedy,” she told Miller. “I believe it’s spiritual warfare. Now, Satan, you know, comes to steal, kill, and destroy. And how best to do that, Sid, but to come after God’s children, especially innocent young girls who just wanted to learn scriptures.”
Her remarks referred to the tragic loss of several children who were attending a Bible camp when flash floods struck parts of central Texas last week. At least nine people have been confirmed dead, with rescue efforts still underway in some rural areas.
Nugent’s comments did not stop there. In a separate interview on the same program, she returned to the idea of an orchestrated attack—this time while discussing threats like electromagnetic pulse (EMP) attacks and energy weapons with a guest selling protective technology.
“I really feel like this is just ramping up,” she said. “Something’s got to happen.” She then added a political dimension to her theory: “Because with Trump back in office, the enemy, the deep state, doesn’t want him to succeed. And they know that their days are numbered.
So, you know, I feel like what happened in Texas recently is just the beginning. We’re going to see a lot more attacks like that.” While Nugent provided no evidence to support her claims, her statements echo a pattern of rhetoric from far-right media figures who often link natural disasters or public tragedies to broader political or spiritual battles.
Commissioner Sid Miller did not directly respond to the conspiracy angle during the interview, but agreed that the flooding was a significant tragedy for the state. The comments have sparked mixed reactions online, with critics accusing Nugent of politicizing a disaster and exploiting tragedy to push fringe narratives.
Supporters, however, praised her for “speaking the truth” and standing firm in her faith-based beliefs. The National Weather Service has attributed the flooding to an unprecedented storm system that brought over 12 inches of rain in under 24 hours. Emergency services remain focused on recovery and relief efforts across affected counties.