Trump to visit Corpus Christi, Austin to see Harvey recovery

*Editor’s note: This story has been updated throughout.

President Donald Trump is coming to Texas on Tuesday to see the recovery efforts underway in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

Trump is scheduled to first visit Corpus Christi, the city along the Central Texas coast near where Harvey made landfall Friday as a Category 4 storm. The president will get an update there on relief efforts with state leaders and relief groups. 

Trump will then head to Austin, where he will tour the Emergency Operations Center and receive a briefing with state leaders, according to the White House. 

First Lady Melania Trump is set to join her husband for the trip, the White House said. Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to also accompany Trump on the swing through Texas, as are U.S. Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz.

“Weather permitting,” Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick will join Trump in Corpus Christi, according to Patrick’s office.

Trump’s trip Tuesday may not be the only time he visits Texas this week. He suggested Monday he could return this weekend while also traveling to Louisiana. 

Vice President Mike Pence, in a radio interview Tuesday morning, said he and his wife will visit southeast Texas later this week. 


Source: Texas Tribune Blue News

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