As Texas deals with devastating floods that have killed over 80 people, including dozens of children, US President Donald Trump has come under fire for spending the weekend golfing in New Jersey. His absence from the disaster zone has sparked public outrage, particularly in Kerr County, where families have suffered devastating losses and rescue efforts are still ongoing.Why hasn’t Donald Trump visited Texas yet?Last week, flooding struck Kerr County, Texas, killing 68 people. Many are outraged that he has yet to visit the state, and he appears to have spent Saturday relaxing, as per a report by The Mirror.Severe flooding started on Friday, July 4. According to a local sheriff, this number includes 28 children. Camp Mystic, a Christian summer camp exclusively for girls on the Guadalupe River, is the target of rescue efforts. "One of my daughter's friends lost her daughter at Camp Mystic," Kerrville resident Rick McRae told the BBC."It's very traumatising as a local or anybody else to realise how many people have been taken." What’s the situation on the ground in Kerr County?Live EventsOne critic posted on X on Saturday, June 5, "20 Children in the United States got washed away by a horrific flash flood in Texas today,” as quoted in a report by The Mirror. "And what did Donald Trump do? Of course, he went to play Golf."ALSO READ: Elon Musk and Steve Bannon go nuclear — insults, arrest threats, and calls for deportation The assertion is supported by Trump's public diary, which states that he is at the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster in New Jersey. Has the federal government responded to the crisis?A major disaster declaration was also signed by Trump on Sunday, "due to damage resulting from severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding beginning on July 2."Later this week, he says, he will "probably" visit the Lone Star State. Trump said he had communicated with Texas officials, including Governor Abbott and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, in a video that he reposted to Truth Social. Besides praying for God's blessings on those who have endured so much, he stated that he was collaborating closely with representatives from Texas.President Trump will likely visit later this week, though no firm plans have been confirmed.FAQsWhy are people so upset with Donald Trump?Many people are outraged that Trump played golf while Texas was reeling from deadly floods. Critics claim it demonstrates a lack of urgency and compassion.Does Donald Trump intend to visit Texas soon?Donald Trump says he'll "probably" visit Texas later this week, but hasn't set a date yet.(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel) Read More News onTrump golfed at BedminsterTexas floodsDonald Trump golf controversyKerr County rescue effortsflooding victims Texasdisaster declaration TrumpCamp Mystic TexasTrump visit TexasTexas emergency responsepublic outrage against Donald Trump (Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates....moreless (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)Read More News onTrump golfed at BedminsterTexas floodsDonald Trump golf controversyKerr County rescue effortsflooding victims Texasdisaster declaration TrumpCamp Mystic TexasTrump visit TexasTexas emergency responsepublic outrage against Donald Trump(Catch all the US News, UK News, Canada News, International Breaking News Events, and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.) Download The Economic Times News App to get Daily International News Updates....moreless Explore More Stories123