Trump Surveys Texas Floods With Officials

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump visited Kerr County, Texas, after July 4 flash floods killed at least 121 people and left over 160 missing, including many children at Camp Mystic. Touring the hardest-hit areas, the Trumps met with first responders, local officials, and victims' families and participated in a recovery roundtable. Trump called the disaster a 'once-in-every-200-year deal,' emphasizing its unpredictability and refraining from assigning blame, while officials face scrutiny over the lack of an early-warning system due to failed funding attempts. Trump approved a major disaster declaration for Texas and pledged federal support, despite ongoing questions about FEMA’s future role. Governor Greg Abbott, Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, and other officials joined the president during the visit. Search efforts continue with drones and rescue teams combing debris, and the death toll may still rise.