President Donald Trump got a second chance at the post-natural disaster presidential visit, embracing the role of "comforter in chief" on Saturday in a multistop tour of areas hard-hit by Harvey.
On Tuesday Trump visited Texas, where he touted the size of the crowd that greeted him while failing to mention the storm's victims, leaving critics and even some allies saying he failed to demonstrate the empathy and compassion presidents are expected to display during these visits.
On Saturday Trump returned, and he and first lady Melania Trump handed out boxed lunches. The President also shared hugs and shook hands with victims and volunteers, including many children.
Later in Louisiana, Trump met with members of the Cajun Navy volunteer rescue group.
- At least 50 people have died from the storm, which first made landfall a week ago.
- Beaumont, Texas, is still dealing with floods well above record stage and an interruption of water service that stretched into a third day.
- Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has ordered nearly 300 west Houston residents who've stayed in flooded homes to evacuate.
- Up to 12,000 students will have to temporarily attend new schools when classes start on September 11, the Houston Independent School District said.
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