President Donald Trump visited Texas, where a tragic flood occurred last weekend. At least 121 people were killed in the crash, including 36 children. Trump met with the victims' families and expressed support for the tragically affected. During his visit, he criticized a writer for asking about incorrect flood warnings.
Trump, along with First woman Melanie, came to Texas to express solidarity with the families of the victims. The president was shocked by the scale of the harm he found at the scene. «We just visited the area. It's hard to believe the damage. Hundred-year-old trees were simply torn from the ground» - said Trump.
The president stressed that he had never seen specified dramatic consequences of a natural disaster before. «I have never seen anything like it, and I have seen quite a few bad things» - he added during the press conference.
Meeting with the victims' families
Trump and the first woman met with families who lost their loved ones in floods. «Together with the first lady, we are here in Texas to express our love and support, the suffering of our full nation over this truly terrible and deadly flood" - said the President.
Melania Trump received a bracelet from Camp Mystic's summertime children's camp in memory of all the campers whose life was consumed by a cataclysm. «We are in mourning with you. Our nation is in mourning with you" - expressed the solidarity of the first lady.
Journalist Criticism for Question
Local authorities are facing criticism about the degree of flood preparedness. erstwhile 1 writer asked the president what he would say to families afraid about the incorrect action of flood warnings, Trump reacted sharply.
«I do not know who you are, but only a bad individual could ask specified a question, frankly» - the president answered. At the same time, he commended the authorities and services for their actions in consequence to the tragedy.
Balance of disaster victims
At least 121 people died in the flood that struck Central Texas last long weekend. The largest number of victims of the disaster was consumed in Kerr region - 96 people died there, including 36 children.
According to Camp Mystic, flooded by the Guadalupe River, which rapidly emerged from the shores due to dense rainfall, 27 participants and camp staff are among the victims of the flood. The river emerged from the shores a week ago, causing dramatic demolition throughout the area.
From Washington Natalia Dziurdzińska (PAP) Note: This article was edited with Artificial Intelligence.
