President Donald Trump visited Kerrville, Texas, on Friday after catastrophic floods overwhelmed the Central Texas community. The region, which has already faced numerous environmental and financial challenges, endured an intense deluge that resulted in over 120 lives lost and more than 160 people unaccounted for. The flood, which saw the Guadalupe River rise over 22 feet in hours, caused widespread devastation and disrupted essential services. Trump met with local officials and first responders to assess the situation and pledged federal support for the ongoing recovery efforts.
Speaking at a press conference with first responders, Trump expressed deep concern about the magnitude of the tragedy, calling it one of the worst events he had witnessed. “I’ve never seen anything like this. This is a bad one,” he said, highlighting the severity of the impact on the community. He emphasized the importance of unity in the face of such a disaster, stating that