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County Ker, Texas – Residents of Kerville who lined the roads on Friday to greet President Donald Trump He said his visit brought hope and comfort – and noted an important step in the city’s long road to healing and restoration.
President and First Lady Melania Trump He visited the territory to evaluate the destructive damage and met with the torn families of the victims six days after a powerful flash was killed at least 103, and about 160 remained missing after the Guadalpe river grew more than 22 feet in a few hours.
Some visitors have been waiting for hours in Texas Texas Heat to just look at the president’s motorcade. The portable board for the roadside side reflects the temperature of 87 degrees Fahrenheit.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrived at the Lakland Air Force before heading to Cerville, Texas, where he visited with state and local leaders, the first respondents and victims of the Flash Flash last week. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Faith brings light to the devastated city Texas after the deadly flood
The locals reported Fox News Digital that the president’s sympathy during the crisis inspired them and that his presence attracted national attention to a small, dense city. Several also said his visit to a wave of local volunteering, when neighbors mobilized to help those who lost their loved ones or all they belonged.
Aliz -the tribes working at Hunt’s rehabilitation hospital said Trump’s visit was united by the moment.
“This is very important,” said tribes, which still faltered as a result of the tragedy last week. “Our country needs to gather now, not pointing to one who is right or wrong – but come here and help us and restore our community.”
“His presence here is very sincere. Everyone is going together and I have never seen anything like that,” she added. “I just feel he needs to see what we are behind and we appreciate his support for our community.”
Lorenda Boyd, a 30-year-old resident of Kerwil and a member of the Republican district of Ker, said Trump’s visit reassured the locals that they were not alone. She said that grief for the victim’s families could be too raw to make some of them fully processed, but Trump’s visit will become comforting over time.
People watch President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump take place in Kerwila, Texas, to monitor the flood damage. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
“The situation, the devastation – it is just difficult for us to understand and kind of wrap our heads,” Boyd said. “He will make sure that we have the resources we need to restore and support.
Boyd, like others, noted that Trump was invariably manifested in the crash zones – even being in the office – and attracts contrasts with the slow answers of his predecessor.
“You had four years so that no one is shown. For me, it’s comfort that his people care,” she said. “He sends them straight to make sure: what do we need? This is the president I want. That’s what I voted for. I want someone to help us and take care of us. Donald Trump loves our country – and that’s what I voted for.”
Chris and Judy Johnson, long -standing Texas residents who survived The main floods In 1978 and 1987, Trump’s visit was felt correct. They said it was not too early to interfere, but it is too early enough to signal a true concern.
“If he did it before, it would be a distraction,” Chris said. “Now it just shows support and I think it’s a big, strong step that allows everyone to know what he does. It seems catastrophes and crises“
Chris and Judy Johnson, long -standing Texas residents, said Trump’s visit is feeling proper. (Michael Dorgan/Fox News Digital)
“I think the most important thing is to say,” We pray for you, “Judy said.
For his part, Trump said he and the first lady were there to “express love and support and longing for our nation.”
“The hearts of the Americans are breaking around the country,” Trump said at a roundtable with Governor Guber Ebat and other officials. “We are filled with mountains and devastation. It’s a loss of life, and unfortunately they are still looking. My administration does everything on it depends Help Texas“
President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and Governor Texas Greg Abbot meet with a local emergency officer when they inspect the floods along the Guadalupe River on July 11, 2025 in Texas. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
In addition, he said Fox News: “Will Cain, what feels obliged to be here.” This is a community that survived a lot, and I wanted to show support – not with words but with actions, “Trump said.
Many named Cerville “Trump’s Country” and stated that his support was raising his mood at the time of deep grief. Last year, Trump received almost 78% of the vote in the county.
For example, Brock Semingson said she had been waiting for two hours to see the president.
“What a wonderful president … He supports us,” he said. “The Kerr district was mostly voted for the President of Trump, and we have his support. This is just what we need as a community. But he sees him here, which supports us personally.
Gloria Nile, a church volunteer, said that the morning distribution of water and food before waiting in the heat to see the president. She said his visit would have a significant impact on sadness.
“I waited in this heat for a few hours to only see him,” she said. “We very privileged him … come to us. Let us know what he doesn’t care.”
A young woman sat in front of the memorial in Kerwila, Texas. (Michael Dorgan/Fox News Digital)
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Sarah Stewart said Trump’s presence symbolized a strong leadership at a time when the country and the community need unity. She said the policy should not come at this time.
“We need a good leadership at that time. It is important. And people want to rally around what touches us all,” Stewart said.
“The president is the leader of our country. He is a leader for all Americans, and it just shows even in small cities and small counties when the tragedy comes, he will make sure that we will get what we need.”
