Trump labels Texas floods a '100-year catastrophe', likely to visit victims

US President Donald Trump on Sunday described the devastating floods in Texas as a 100year catastrophe and indicated his likely visit to the state on Friday He affirmed that his administration is collaborating closely with local representatives to manage the severe situationEverybody in Texas well continue to be there and were working very closely representing us from Texas Trump stated during a media interaction at Morristown Municipal AirportAnd its a horrible thing at this place absolutely horrible So we say God bless all of the people that have gone through so much and God bless God bless the state of TexasRegarding federal relief efforts Trump commented FEMA is something we can talk about later but right now theyre busy working so well leave it at that Reported news agency ANIThe President also announced that letters pertaining to new trade deals would begin to be dispatched on MondayWere going to be sending letters out on Monday having to do with the trade deals It could be 12 maybe 15 you know Secretary of Commerce right here I guess Howard I would say it could be maybe as many as could be And theyll be going out on Monday and a couple on Tuesday and Wednesday And weve made deals also so we can have a combination of letters and some deals have been madeHe further projected that most countries would likely receive these trade deal letters or agreements by July 9 Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick added Tariffs go into effect August 1 but the President is setting the rates and the dealsOn the political front Trump dismissed reports of Elon Musk launching a third party I think its ridiculous to start a third party We have a tremendous success with the Republican Party The Democrats have lost their way but its only been party system And I think starting a third party just adds to the confusion It really seems to have been developed for two parties Third parties should never work so he can have fun with it but I think its ridiculousConcerning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahus visit Trump remarked Were working on a lot of things with Israel and one of the things is probably a permanent deal with Iran They have to give up all of the things that you know so well the attack turned out according to every single Atomic Energy Commission that was a complete and total obliterationRegarding developments in Gaza Trump suggested that a deal involving the remaining hostages held by Hamas could be finalised this week I think were close to a deal on Gaza Could have it this week I think theres a good chance we have a deal with Hamas during the week pertaining to quite a few of the hostages You know weve gotten a lot of the hostages out but pertaining to the remaining hostages quite a few we think well have that done this weekAddressing concerns over federal agency staffing Trump stated You look at that situation that was really a Biden setup That was not our setup but I wouldnt blame Biden for it either I would just say this is a 100year catastrophe and its just so horrible for all On the timing of his Texas visit the President explained Probably on Friday We wanted to leave a little time I would have done it today but wed just be in their way probably FridayTrump also commented on the DC City Councils decision regarding a new stadium for the Washington Commanders Well see what happens Ive been looking at the deal and I dont claim that they have the very important piece of property is a great piece of property So well see what if I can help them out You know ultimately we control them The federal government ultimately controls so well see what happens I saw the plan I saw the stadium The owner is very very successful and a very good man I know a little bit and it would be a great place for the NFL to be there I can tell you that So if they want to negotiate a little tough thats okayHe also added that he would not have changed the teams name stating You want me to make a controversial statement I wouldnt have changed the name It doesnt have the same ring to me But you know winning can make everything sound good So if they win all of a sudden the commander sounds good but I wouldnt have changed the nameMoreover regarding his recent call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky Trump remarked I thought it was a good call Hes being hit very hard As I said he would Hes being hit very hard He then added I was very disappointed with my call with President Putin I was very disappointedWith inputs from ANI