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By Trevor Hunnicutt and Maria Alejandra Cardona KERRVILLE, Texas (Reuters) -President Donald Trump arrived in Texas on Friday to survey the damage caused by flash flooding and to meet with local officials,
President Donald Trump toured the devastation from catastrophic flooding in Texas amid mounting criticism that officials failed to warn residents quickly enough that a deadly wall of water was coming their way.
The president has defended his administration's response to the fatal flooding amid criticism that federal assistance could have been provided more quickly.
Joined by First Lady Melania Trump and officials, Trump surveyed devastation and met with victims' families and emergency responders.