President Trump Visits Kerrville After Deadly Texas Flooding

President Donald Trump visited Kerrville, Texas, on July 11 to assess the aftermath of deadly flooding that occurred over the Fourth of July weekend, meeting with local officials and first responders to discuss recovery efforts. The flood has resulted in at least 121 confirmed deaths and over 160 people missing in Kerr County, with search and rescue operations ongoing and proceeding methodically to ensure thorough coverage of affected areas. Trump signed a disaster declaration on July 6 that released federal funds and housing assistance for flood victims in the region. During his visit, he praised the efforts of the U.S. Coast Guard and Texas first responders, acknowledging the tragic impact of the floods and expressing support for installing alarm systems to better warn residents of future emergencies. The president and First Lady Melania Trump arrived in Kerrville after departing the White House, participated in a roundtable discussion with local leaders, and then departed for New Jersey. Trump described the flooding as a "once-in-every-200-year" event and emphasized the need for enhanced preparedness measures.