Trump visits Texas as flood rescue efforts continue amid rising missing persons toll
TL;DR
President Trump visited Texas to assess the flood aftermath, aiming to bolster support and address criticism of the federal response, while also advocating for downsizing FEMA and shifting disaster management responsibilities to states, amidst ongoing debates over federal preparedness and response efforts.
- Trump looks to quash criticism on natural disaster response during Texas visit CNN
- Live updates: Trump to meet with first responders, families affected by floods in Texas The Washington Post
- Texas County Flagged Need for Flood Alarm Months Before Tragedy The New York Times
- How searchers are agonizingly scouring for Texas flood victims, including children – and absorbing an emotional toll CNN
- Over 160 are missing after Texas floods. It could take months to find all of them NPR
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