Trump is visiting Texas to assess the destruction caused by severe flooding, which has led to significant loss of life. Although he has previously pushed to close the Federal Emergency Management Agency and delegate disaster response to states, his attention has shifted to the humanitarian crisis resulting from the disaster. Trump's remarks have acknowledged the unprecedented nature of the event, and he plans to tour affected areas while meeting with first responders and victims' families. His visit will also include discussions with state officials and a briefing on the ongoing recovery efforts.
Trump's focus on the human tragedy caused by the flooding has shifted attention away from his previous promises to eliminate FEMA and shift disaster response to the states.
Trump remarked to NBC News, "Nobody ever saw a thing like this coming," emphasizing the unprecedented nature of the flooding that has impacted Texas.
The president suggested he could have visited Texas sooner but chose to wait to avoid burdening authorities still searching for those missing.
As Trump heads to Texas for an aerial tour of the devastation, he is accompanied by state officials including Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Senators Cornyn and Cruz.
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