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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
HOUSTON, July 11 (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump visited central Texas on Friday, responding to criticism of his policies and the federal government's response to the massive July 4 flooding that left at least 121 people dead and more than 150 missing.
The search continues, but officials in the hardest-hit Kerr County in central Texas say no survivors have been found since July 5.
More than 2,100 rescuers from local authorities, 20 U.S. states and several federal agencies joined the search and rescue efforts.
Local, state and federal governments have done an "incredible job" of flood relief, rescue and recovery, Trump said in Texas after surveying the damage.
"We just took a quick tour of the area. It's hard to believe the extent of the destruction. Trees that are 100 years old, just ripped out of the ground. I've never seen anything like it," Trump said.
“This is truly an incredible job that you have all done,” the president said at the roundtable. “I have been in some very bad places, but I have never seen anything like this.”
Asked by a reporter about his reaction to questions about why there were no early warnings about the flooding, Trump replied: “I don’t know who you are, but only a very angry person would ask a question like that.”
The US president later lashed out at Democrats who criticised his administration's response and called for an investigation. "All they want to do is criticise," he said. "The public is understanding."
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who accompanied D. Trump, praised the federal response to the flooding in Texas, calling it “quick and effective.” –0–
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