President Trump and the First Lady toured parts of central Texas this weekend.
They visited Kerr County, where flash floods killed dozens and destroyed homes and farms.
The President thanked first responders and promised federal support, calling the devastation unlike anything he has seen.
More than 1,500 rescues have been reported since the July 4th storms.
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