President Trump Saturday surveyed damage from Hurricane Laura and pledged the federal government's support in helping communities recover from the powerful storm. Texas got a little bit lucky," Trump said, indicating the Lone Star State avoided greater impact from the hurricane. TRUMP TO TOUR DAMAGE IN LOUISIANA AND TEXAS CAUSED BY HURRICANE LAURATrump, clad in a red U.S.A. cap, first arrived in Lousiana where the Category 4 hurricane roared ashore early Thursday, packing 150 mph winds. The destructive storm surge from Hurricane Laura receded, and the cleanup has begun, but officials in southwestern Louisiana are warning returning residents they will face weeks without power or water amid the stifling days of late summer. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPAbbott thanked Trump for the swift response on approving Texas's disaster declaration.

Source: Fox News August 29, 2020 21:45 UTC