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Search Continues for Missing Camp Mystic Children as Trump Plans Texas Visit

White House press secretary says National Weather Service met its obligations in issuing timely flood warnings

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, left, speaking as President Donald Trump, far right, listens during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, center, and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, right, discuss the ongoing search and rescue efforts after recent flooding along the Guadalupe River during a press conference on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas. (AP Photo/Rodolfo Gonzalez)
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CORRECTS TO KERRVILLE, NOT INGRAM - Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, center, speaks with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, right, about ongoing search and rescue efforts after recent flooding along the Guadalupe River during a press conference on Saturday, July 5, 2025, in Kerrville, Texas. (AP Photo/Rodolfo Gonzalez)

Overview

  • Federal and state teams are still seeking 10 campers and one counselor reported missing since the July 4 flash flood at Camp Mystic
  • President Trump lauded rescue and recovery efforts in a Cabinet meeting and said he and First Lady Melania will tour the flood zone on Friday
  • DHS Secretary Kristi Noem described confronting grieving families at the site and expressed gratitude for “God’s hand” in saving hundreds of people
  • White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt rejected claims that budget cuts hindered warning issuance and insisted the National Weather Service delivered accurate forecasts
  • Democrats have urged investigations into federal disaster readiness and weather service staffing as questions grow over the effectiveness of advance warnings