Texas Flood Tragedy: Noem Says Trump’s FEMA “Did Exactly What It Was Designed to Do”

Kerrville, TX, July 7, 2025 — DHS Sec. Kristi Noem joined Fox & Friends this morning to discuss the devastating flash floods that swept through the Texas Hill Country over the holiday weekend, including camps along the Guadalupe River such as Camp Mystic. Noem described the heartbreaking scenes she witnessed Saturday — grieving families, displaced children, and first responders risking their lives in unprecedented conditions.

“We responded immediately,” Noem said. “As soon as the request came in, we deployed Coast Guard units, specially trained CBP assets, and FEMA at an enhanced level.” The federal response, she emphasized, reflected President Trump’s vision for how FEMA should operate: fast, state-led, and people-centered.

The federal disaster declaration was granted almost instantly after Governor Greg Abbott submitted the request. “This is exactly what President Trump envisioned — FEMA stepping in right away to support the state and local responders, not burying them in red tape.”

When asked about the emergency alert system, Noem acknowledged it remains outdated due to years of neglect. However, she noted President Trump had already launched a modernization of the National Weather Service’s infrastructure, though not all installations are complete. Despite this, alerts were issued several hours before the floodwaters struck. “Everyone wants more time — but this flood rose faster than anyone could have predicted.”

The situation became even more tragic due to the holiday timing and presence of children at summer camps. “Some parents are still waiting to hear if their children survived,” Noem said, visibly emotional. “I hugged a father who had just found his daughter’s best friend but was still looking for his own child.”

Noem also joined Franklin Graham for prayer services and scripture readings with grieving families. “My hope and prayer is that we can reunite every one of them with their loved ones as soon as possible.”

Noem’s remarks served as both a heartfelt update and a public reaffirmation of the Trump administration’s proactive, state-first disaster response model — a sharp contrast to prior administrations.

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