Trump Says He Might Visit Texas Twice Amid Destruction By Harvey

President Donald Trump listens to a question during a meeting with Finnish President Sauli Niinisto in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Monday, Aug. 28, 2017. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
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President Donald Trump on Monday said he may make two visits to Texas amid recovery efforts and massive flooding and damage in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.

“We don’t know exactly which sections, we’ll be notifying you soon, but we’ll be traveling throughout certain parts and we may actually go back on Saturday,” Trump told reporters during a photo opportunity with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö. “Depending on where the storm goes, we may also go to Louisiana on Saturday.”

The White House on Sunday announced Trump would visit the state on Tuesday.

Trump said he has “great respect” for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and said “things are being handled really well.”

Asked about the magnitude of the storm and its effects, Trump said, “It’s the biggest ever. They’re saying it’s the biggest. It’s historic. It’s really like Texas, if you think about it.”

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  1. Seriously, If DJT got a herpes sore or a brain tumor he’d brag about it’s hugeness. When he’s given 1,000 years in prison for crimes against the state, he’ll tweet that it was a record sentence.

  2. And the second prize goes to Ohio: THREE TRUMP VISITS!

  3. Avatar for erik_t erik_t says:

    It’s the biggest ever. They’re saying it’s the biggest. It’s historic. It’s really like Texas, if you think about it.

    People are saying. Many, many people, just how huge and amazing this hurricane is. Huge. Just very, very big.

  4. Avatar for krux krux says:

    Apparently Harvey has gotten in the lighting of Mr. Two Scoops.

    Good luck getting that spotlight back Donnie.

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