ADVERTISEMENTHOUSTON ― President Donald Trump landed in Texas on Tuesday to meet with officials on the ground and assess damage from Hurricane Harvey, as residents grapple with massive flooding and persistent rainfall. The president praised recovery and rescue efforts, but added that “we don’t want to say congratulations. JIM WATSON via Getty Images President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Tuesday. “You know, the hurricane was just starting.”Kevin Lamarque / Reuters President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump depart the White House in Washington, D.C., on their way to view storm damage in Texas. Carlos Barria / Reuters Trump holds a flag of the state of Texas after receiving a briefing on Harvey relief effort in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Source: Huffington Post August 29, 2017 16:32 UTC