The president has defended his administration's response to the fatal flooding amid criticism that federal assistance could have been provided more quickly.

As U.S. President Donald Trump toured the devastation from the deadly Texas floods, he and other officials faced questions about the state and federal government’s response to the disaster.

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania will visit Kerrville on Friday, one week after Central Texas floods killed over 100 people.

By Trevor Hunnicutt and Maria Alejandra Cardona KERRVILLE, Texas (Reuters) -President Donald Trump defended the state and federal response to deadly flash flooding in Texas on Friday as he visited the stricken Hill Country region,

President Trump has not talked about eliminating FEMA as the emergency response agency helps with recovery efforts from the Texas floods.

President Donald Trump is touring the devastation left by flash flooding in central Texas amid growing questions about how local officials responded to the crisis as well as questions about the federal response -- including the fate of the Federal Emergency Management Agency -- that he has so far avoided.

The president met with state and local officials, who praised the White House response, and lashed out at a question on whether aid and rescue efforts occurred fast enough.

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump tour flood-ravaged Kerr County, pledging Texas relief. KERRVILLE, Texas — President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are touring the damage zone in Kerr County after devastating floods ravaged the area on July Fourth.