Trump Praises ‘Great Talent On The Ground’ After Harvey Makes Landfall

President Donald Trump speaks in the Diplomatic Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, to talk about the shooting in Alexandria, Va. where House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of La., and others, where shot during a Congressional baseball practice. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
President Donald Trump speaks in the Diplomatic Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, about the shooting in Alexandria, Va. where House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of La., and others, where... President Donald Trump speaks in the Diplomatic Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, June 14, 2017, about the shooting in Alexandria, Va. where House Majority Whip Steve Scalise of La., and others, where shot during a Congressional baseball practice. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik) MORE LESS
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President Donald Trump on Sunday lauded “great talent on the ground” and “great coordination” between government agencies after Hurricane Harvey made landfall with heavy rain and wind in Texas.

“Great coordination between agencies at all levels of government,” Trump tweeted. “Many people are now saying that this is the worst storm/hurricane they have ever seen. Good news is that we have great talent on the ground.”

Rescue efforts continued Sunday after Harvey made landfall on Friday, killing two people and injuring at least 14 more.

The National Hurricane Center early Sunday morning said Harvey continued to cause “catastrophic flooding in southeastern Texas.”

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  1. “Many people are now saying that this is the worst storm/hurricane they have ever seen.¨

    Many people are now saying that you are the most malicious and dangerous fuck who´s ever been in the WH.

    Really.

  2. Yesterday on The Weather Channel the meteorologist said there was nowhere to evacuate that many people because inland rainfall was expected to be incredibly high too. In all fairness, those people are in serious trouble either relocating or staying.

  3. And of course he wants to be on the ground asap

  4. I’m right in the middle of it. (Albeit on the 4th floor of a mid-rise). Gov. Abbott is an idiot. Thank Dog the liquor store was still open when I got home Saturday.

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