One week after the deadly floods that claimed the lives of at least 120 people, Donald Trump and his wife Melania arrived today (11.07.2025) in Texas.
Donald and Melania Trump are visiting a few hours, just one week after floods in Texas and while more than 170 people remain missing-At a time when local and federal authorities are severely criticized for the way they responded to destruction.
On July 4, on the day of the day of independence, Central Texas was hit by torrential rains that caused sudden floods, surprising many residents in their sleep. So far the death of 120 people has been confirmed Ker County was the one most affected, with 96 deaths – 36 of the victims were children.
In this county is Trump’s ‘To find on the side of some families’as he told reporters before leaving Washington.
Questions Visit
This visit takes place at a time when many questions about the management of the crisis are raised by the principles and impacts of budget cuts – which the Trump government sought – on timely notice systems and rescue services.
When asked shortly after the disaster if he still plans to abolish the Federal Crisis Management Agency (FEMA), Donald Trump replied that “it was not the right time” to discuss this.
Republican president has previously stated that In case of disaster, states should take over the condition. However, in this case, He declared Texas in an emergency to release federal resources.
The federal state response was “fast and effective”, the Xidi Security Minister Christie Nohem insisted on her Platform X.
According to the CNN television network, FEMA rescue operations were delayed due to bureaucratic barriers, because the minister has adopted a new rule with the aim of limiting costs.
Last week, the White House was forced to respond to criticism that cuts at the National Weather Service influenced its ability to precise forecasts and timely warnings. The White House spokesman argued that the Meteorological Service (NWS) issued a “prediction and warning” that was accurate and timely. But Larry Larry, Larry Lithia, said he was informed “around 4 or 5 in the morning” about calls for residents and holidaymakers for help.
According to the Ksat local television channel, a firefighter asked at 04:22 to send an emergency message to the Hunt residents’ mobile phones as they went up the waters of the Guadaloupe River. But the sheriff’s office asked him to wait until the approval of a superior was approved. The messages (the “Red Alarm) were finally sent at least 90 minutes later, around 6am. Some residents of the Hunt community, the most hit area, received them six hours later.
More than 2,000 rescuers and police officerswith specially trained dogs and supported by helicopters, They have been combing the area for seven days, trying to find the missing. Hopes, however, find themselves alive are considered to be minimal.