“These families are enduring an unimaginable tragedy,” Trump says

In a new post on Truth Social, Trump addressed the growing death toll, saying:

“These families are enduring an unimaginable tragedy, with many lives lost, and many still missing.”

He confirmed that the declaration will unlock critical federal support for over 400 first responders working across flood-damaged areas in central Texas, particularly around the Guadalupe River, where waters rose nearly 30 feet in hours, overwhelming summer camps and rural communities.

A Timeline of Support

Trump’s federal response follows days of public and private engagement with state leaders. During a media interaction aboard Air Force One, shortly after the initial floods struck, Trump described the scenes as:

“Terrible… It’s startling. They don’t know the answer yet as to how many people [were lost], but it looks like some young people have died.”

He pledged immediate assistance, telling reporters:

“Oh yeah, we’ll take care of them. We’re working with the governor. It’s a terrible thing.”

On Saturday