The president met with state and local officials, who praised the White House response, and lashed out at a question on whether aid and rescue efforts occurred fast enough.

President Trump defended his administration's response to the Texas Hill Country flooding after surveying the damage and meeting with victims' families on Friday in Kerrville. The big picture: The president's visit comes amid questions about the federal response to the flooding,

President Donald Trump visited Kerr County, Texas, after deadly floods on July 4. More than 120 people have died and over 160 remain missing.