Prez: ‘We are 100 percent with’ Texas
"We are one American family," Trump said yesterday. "We hurt together, we struggle together, and believe me, we endure together. To the people of
Trump said more than 8,500 federal workers are involved in the
"Recovery will be a long and difficult road, and the federal government stands ready, willing and able to support that effort," Trump said.
After visiting
Trump is hoping to avoid joining the long list of politicians who have mismanaged large-scale disaster responses, including
But
A similar moment for Trump -- along with a successful federal response -- could help boost approval ratings that seem stuck in the 30s. It could also put to rest allegations that have been growing this month that Trump is "unfit" to serve as president.
Trump and
"I would have to grade the federal government's response as an A-plus," said Abbott. "To see the swift response from the federal government is pretty much unparalleled."
Trump yesterday said Abbott was doing "a fantastic job" and also hailed
But political bickering was still on full display yesterday with old grudges resurrected from one of the last major hurricanes.
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