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August 29, 2017, 1:50 PM

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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive on Air Force One at Corpus Christi International Airport in Corpus Christi, Texas, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, for briefings on Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive on Air Force One at Corpus Christi International Airport in Corpus Christi, Texas, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, for briefings on Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
AP Photo/Evan Vucci
President Donald Trump, accompanied by, from left, center table, acting Homeland Security Secretary Elaine Duke, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and first lady Melania Trump, participates in a briefing on Harvey relief efforts, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, in Corpus Christi, Texas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Donald Trump, accompanied by, from left, center table, acting Homeland Security Secretary Elaine Duke, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and first lady Melania Trump, participates in a briefing on Harvey relief efforts, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, in Corpus Christi, Texas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
AP Photo/Evan Vucci
First lady Melania Trump listens during a briefing on Harvey relief efforts, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, in Corpus Christi, Texas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
First lady Melania Trump listens during a briefing on Harvey relief efforts, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, in Corpus Christi, Texas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
AP Photo/Evan Vucci
First lady Melania Trump, wearing athletic shoes, left, listens during a briefing on Harvey relief efforts, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, in Corpus Christi, Texas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
First lady Melania Trump, wearing athletic shoes, left, listens during a briefing on Harvey relief efforts, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, in Corpus Christi, Texas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
AP Photo/Evan Vucci
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive take part in a briefing on Harvey relief efforts, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, at Firehouse 5 in Corpus Christi, Texas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive take part in a briefing on Harvey relief efforts, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, at Firehouse 5 in Corpus Christi, Texas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
AP Photo/Evan Vucci
Texas Gov. Greg Abbot and President Donald Trump listen during a briefing on Harvey relief efforts, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, in Corpus Christi, Texas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Texas Gov. Greg Abbot and President Donald Trump listen during a briefing on Harvey relief efforts, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, in Corpus Christi, Texas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
AP Photo/Evan Vucci
President Donald Trump, flanked by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and first lady Melania Trump listens during a briefing on Harvey relief efforts, Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at Firehouse 5 in Corpus Christi, Texas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Donald Trump, flanked by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and first lady Melania Trump listens during a briefing on Harvey relief efforts, Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at Firehouse 5 in Corpus Christi, Texas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
AP Photo/Evan Vucci
President Donald Trump, flanked by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and first lady Melania Trump speaks during a briefing on Harvey relief efforts, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, at Firehouse 5 in Corpus Christi, Texas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Donald Trump, flanked by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and first lady Melania Trump speaks during a briefing on Harvey relief efforts, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, at Firehouse 5 in Corpus Christi, Texas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
AP Photo/Evan Vucci
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott shakes hands with President Donald Trump during a briefing on Harvey relief efforts, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, in Corpus Christi, Texas. First lady Melania Trump is at right. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott shakes hands with President Donald Trump during a briefing on Harvey relief efforts, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, in Corpus Christi, Texas. First lady Melania Trump is at right. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
AP Photo/Evan Vucci
President Donald Trump participates in a briefing on Harvey relief efforts, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, in Corpus Christi, Texas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Donald Trump participates in a briefing on Harvey relief efforts, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, in Corpus Christi, Texas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
AP Photo/Evan Vucci
Supporters of President Donald Trump cheer outside Firehouse 5 in Corpus Christi, Texas, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, as the president received a briefing on Harvey relief efforts. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Supporters of President Donald Trump cheer outside Firehouse 5 in Corpus Christi, Texas, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, as the president received a briefing on Harvey relief efforts. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
AP Photo/Evan Vucci
President Donald Trump, accompanied by first lady Melania Trump, waves as they arrive on Air Force One at Corpus Christi International Airport in Corpus Christi, Texas, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, for briefings on Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
AP Photo/Evan Vucci
WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 29: U.S. President Donald Trump walks with first lady Melania Trump prior to their Marine One departure from the White House August 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. President Trump was traveling to Texas to observe the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 29: U.S. President Donald Trump walks with first lady Melania Trump prior to their Marine One departure from the White House August 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. President Trump was traveling to Texas to observe the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump board Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, for a trip to Texas to get an update on Harvey relief efforts. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump board Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, for a trip to Texas to get an update on Harvey relief efforts. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
AP Photo/Evan Vucci
WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 29: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media briefly as first lady Melania Trump looks on prior to their Marine One departure from the White House August 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. President Trump was traveling to Texas to observe the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 29: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media briefly as first lady Melania Trump looks on prior to their Marine One departure from the White House August 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. President Trump was traveling to Texas to observe the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images
President Donald Trump walks with first lady Melania Trump to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, for a short trip to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., then onto Texas to survey the response to Hurricane Harvey. The hurricane is the first major disaster of Trump's presidency. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
President Donald Trump walks with first lady Melania Trump to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, for a short trip to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., then onto Texas to survey the response to Hurricane Harvey. The hurricane is the first major disaster of Trump’s presidency. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin
President Donald Trump, accompanied by first lady Melania Trump, gives a thumbs-up as they walk to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, for a short trip to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., then onto Texas to survey the response to Hurricane Harvey. The hurricane is the first major disaster of Trump’s presidency. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk from Marine One to board Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Tuesday, August 29, 2017, for a trip to Texas to get an update on Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
AP Photo/Evan Vucci
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, for a short trip to Andrews Air Force Base, Md. then onto Texas to view the federal government’s response to Harvey’s devastating flooding in Texas. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump walk from Marine One to board Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, for a trip to Texas to get an update on Harvey relief efforts. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
AP Photo/Evan Vucci
President Donald Trump, accompanied by first lady Melania Trump, waves as they walk from the White House to the South Lawn, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, to board Marine One for a short trip to Andrews Air Force Base, Md.m then onto Texas to view the federal government’s response to Harvey’s devastating flooding in Texas. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin
William Loosemore works at his smoker as he prepares food for first responders, volunteer and those in need of a meal, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, in Rockport, Texas, where recovery after Hurricane Harvey continues. Loosemore is hoping President Donald Trump will stop by during his visit to Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
AP Photo/Eric Gay
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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive on Air Force One at Corpus Christi International Airport in Corpus Christi, Texas, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, for briefings on Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Donald Trump, accompanied by, from left, center table, acting Homeland Security Secretary Elaine Duke, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and first lady Melania Trump, participates in a briefing on Harvey relief efforts, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, in Corpus Christi, Texas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
First lady Melania Trump listens during a briefing on Harvey relief efforts, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, in Corpus Christi, Texas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
First lady Melania Trump, wearing athletic shoes, left, listens during a briefing on Harvey relief efforts, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, in Corpus Christi, Texas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive take part in a briefing on Harvey relief efforts, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, at Firehouse 5 in Corpus Christi, Texas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Texas Gov. Greg Abbot and President Donald Trump listen during a briefing on Harvey relief efforts, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, in Corpus Christi, Texas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Donald Trump, flanked by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and first lady Melania Trump listens during a briefing on Harvey relief efforts, Tuesday, August 29, 2017, at Firehouse 5 in Corpus Christi, Texas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Donald Trump, flanked by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and first lady Melania Trump speaks during a briefing on Harvey relief efforts, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, at Firehouse 5 in Corpus Christi, Texas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott shakes hands with President Donald Trump during a briefing on Harvey relief efforts, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, in Corpus Christi, Texas. First lady Melania Trump is at right. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
President Donald Trump participates in a briefing on Harvey relief efforts, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, in Corpus Christi, Texas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Supporters of President Donald Trump cheer outside Firehouse 5 in Corpus Christi, Texas, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, as the president received a briefing on Harvey relief efforts. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 29: U.S. President Donald Trump walks with first lady Melania Trump prior to their Marine One departure from the White House August 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. President Trump was traveling to Texas to observe the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump board Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, for a trip to Texas to get an update on Harvey relief efforts. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 29: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media briefly as first lady Melania Trump looks on prior to their Marine One departure from the White House August 29, 2017 in Washington, DC. President Trump was traveling to Texas to observe the Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
President Donald Trump walks with first lady Melania Trump to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017, for a short trip to Andrews Air Force Base, Md., then onto Texas to survey the response to Hurricane Harvey. The hurricane is the first major disaster of Trump's presidency. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

WASHINGTON — Confronting Harvey’s fury, President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump traveled to Texas for a series of briefings on the government’s response to the massive storm that has lashed the Texas coast and caused catastrophic flooding.

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