SAEDNEWS: Having just seen Benjamin Netanyahu safely back to Israel, former President Donald Trump made a belated trip to Texas’s flood‑ravaged communities—this time accompanied by a casually attired First Lady in full sportswear.
According to Saed News, Donald Trump flew to Texas on Saturday alongside Governor Greg Abbott to survey the devastation wrought by recent flash floods that have claimed at least 120 lives and left over 160 persons unaccounted for. The tour—his first public appearance in the disaster zone—came only after he had dispatched Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on a diplomatic visit, prompting critics to question the administration’s prioritisation of overseas allies over domestic emergencies.
Touching down in Houston, Trump donned a windbreaker and cap before joining Abbott on an inspection of submerged neighbourhoods, where entire streets remain impassable and hundreds of homes have been rendered uninhabitable. Melania Trump, sporting a full‑athleisure ensemble of leggings, trainers and a lightweight bomber jacket, accompanied her husband throughout, pausing to meet with rescue crews and comfort displaced residents. Photos released by the White House show the couple standing on a makeshift platform framed by rubble and swirling floodwaters.
State officials credited rapid deployment of National Guard units and local first responders with preventing an even greater loss of life, but acknowledged significant logistical challenges in delivering food, water and medical supplies to isolated areas. Trump’s visit included a brief stop at an emergency shelter near Beaumont, where volunteers described mixed sentiments—gratitude for official support, tempered by frustration over delays in federal aid.
As recovery operations continue, the administration faces mounting pressure to demonstrate that domestic crises receive the same urgency as its foreign‑policy engagements. Whether this high‑profile road trip will translate into accelerated assistance remains to be seen.
