Pres. Trump to 'probably' visit Texas this week amid deadly flooding
President Trump says he will "probably" visit Texas later this week as the state deals with devastating deadly flooding.
While in New Jersey, the president told reporters that what is happening in Texas is "horrible."
President Trump on possible Texas trip
US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, on July 6, 2025, en route to Washington after spending the weekend at his residence in Bedminster, New Jersey. (Pho
On Sunday, President Trump was asked if he planned to visit Texas.
He responded by saying "probably on Friday."
"I would have done it today, but we'd just be in their way," Trump said.
Texas flooding: Pres. Trump signs major disaster declaration for Kerr Co.
President Trump posted on the social media platform Truth Social that he signed the declaration to "ensure that our brave first responders immediately have the resources they need."
The president signed a major disaster declaration for Kerr County, Texas on Sunday.
Kerr County, which is home to many camps along the river, was the area most affected by the flooding. At least 68 people were killed in that county.
The bill signing activated FEMA resources for the area.
"God bless the state of Texas. It's an incredible place," President Trump said.
Texas Deadly Flooding
Texas flooding: 68 dead in Kerr Co., others missing
Kerr County officials say that 68 people were killed in Kerr County, including 40 adults and 28 children. Crews continue to search for 10 Camp Mystic campers and 1 counselor.
The backstory:
At least 78 people across the state have died in connection to the devastating flooding across Texas, which started early in the morning on July 4.
Several other people are still missing, including 10 young girls and one counselor from Camp Mystic in Hunt.
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Officials would not put a number on the people believed to be missing, saying that several people were visiting the area for the Fourth of July.
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The Source: Information in this article comes from comments made by President Trump on July 6, 2025, the Texas Department of Emergency Management and Kerr County officials.