Trump Tours Texas Flood Damage Amid FEMA Response Scrutiny

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are visiting Kerrville, Texas, to assess the damage from catastrophic flash floods that have killed at least 121 people and left over 170 missing, including campers at Camp Mystic. The president delayed his visit to avoid interfering with ongoing search-and-rescue efforts and will meet with local officials, first responders, and families impacted by the disaster. This visit comes amid scrutiny of the administration's disaster response, particularly regarding FEMA, which Trump has previously pledged to dismantle but has not publicly reiterated since the floods. Critics have raised concerns about FEMA's staffing reductions and new policies requiring high-level expense approvals, which may have slowed emergency response. During the visit, Trump praised the federal response and emphasized the unprecedented nature of the disaster, signaling a temporary shift from his agenda of reducing federal government roles. Texas Governor Greg Abbott and U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz will join the president to review recovery efforts and discuss ongoing support for the affected communities.