First Lady Melania Trump has returned to Texas to visit first responders and view recovery efforts since Hurricane Harvey hit more than three months ago.
Trump and Karen Pence, the wife of Vice President Mike Pence, flew to Corpus Christi on Wednesday. Both posed for photos with emergency staff and military personnel who responded after Harvey barreled ashore in South Texas on Aug. 25.
Texas first lady Cecilia Abbott and Land Commissioner George P. Bush took part in the visit that included a stop in nearby Rockport, where Harvey decimated hundreds of homes and businesses. The group also visited an elementary school in Aransas (uh-RAN’-suhs) Pass.
President Trump and the first lady traveled to the Houston area just days after Harvey made landfall to also comfort victims and thank emergency personnel.
On our way out of town, @FLOTUS & @SecondLady decided to stop in to @Whataburger for some lunch! The American chain opened its 1st restaurant in Corpus Christi, TX in 1950! pic.twitter.com/Jh7iYaD0I6
— Stephanie Grisham (@StephGrisham45) December 6, 2017
Happening now: @FLOTUS helping pack donation boxes for families still in need. Thank you to @CoastalBendFB for your efforts after #HurricaneHarvey! pic.twitter.com/z2M4J5pQfy
— Stephanie Grisham (@StephGrisham45) December 6, 2017
.@FLOTUS working w 4th graders at Charlie Marshall Elementary School in #Texas. Today's lesson: learning the difference between fact & fiction. pic.twitter.com/4C8IqIpLYG
— Stephanie Grisham (@StephGrisham45) December 6, 2017
.@FLOTUS speaking now after mtg family & touring home devastated by #HurricaneHarvey. Offers support & continued resources. #TexasRebuilds pic.twitter.com/nn2ao6m8NI
— Stephanie Grisham (@StephGrisham45) December 6, 2017
Happening now: @FLOTUS & @SecondLady meeting w 1st responders to thank them for their efforts on behalf of the people of #Texas during #HurricaneHarvey. pic.twitter.com/brJRm2TkU6
— Stephanie Grisham (@StephGrisham45) December 6, 2017
.@FLOTUS & @SecondLady have arrived in #Texas! pic.twitter.com/dGkFGe7vKN
— Stephanie Grisham (@StephGrisham45) December 6, 2017