Trump news - live: President rages at 'unstable' niece as he visits Louisiana to inspect Hurricane Laura damage
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Your support makes all the difference.President Donald Trump is visiting Louisiana and Texas to inspect damage from Hurricane Laura.
Travelling on Air Force One, the president took to Twitter to rage about the numerous books published by former officials and his niece, Mary Trump, that cast him in an unflattering light.
He also railed against claims the Democratic National Convention got higher TV ratings then the Republican equivalent.
Mr Trump's outbursts came amid the continuing coronavirus crisis in the US, which has now seen more than six million confirmed cases - far more than any other country worldwide.
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Wheels down in Lake Charles
Air Force One has landed in Lake Charles at Chennault International Airport.
Per the pool report: "As we were landing, we could see scenes of debris, blue tarps on houses, foundations where houses might have been, trailer park with jumbled trailers."
Trump tours warehouse, speech planned soon
The president was greeted at the airport by GOP Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana and Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards, all wearing masks.
Also among the greeters were representative Clay Higgins, and state attorney general Jeff Landry.
The president is wearing a red hat that says USA on front and Trump on back and no mask. Representative Mike Johnson also has no mask.
He visited a warehouse being used for Cajun Navy relief supplies and Trump participated in a group prayer led by a local person.
The tour continued with the president observing national guard troops working on removing downed trees.
8,000 homes were destroyed in the hurricane, 14,000 people sought shelter, and more than 500,000 consumers are still without power.
Today is the 15th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina striking New Orleans.
Trump: "Whether you come from Louisiana or Fifth Avenue in New York City, you know all about Katrina."
Souvenirs have been handed out. At a disaster response briefing.
Some images from earlier in the day
President Donald Trump talks with Senator John Kennedy, left, and Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards upon arrival at Chennault International Airport to tour damage left by Hurricane Laura
(AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
President Donald Trump speaks with first responders as he tours a warehouse being used as a distribution point for relief aid after Hurricane Laura hit the area (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
President Donald Trump tours damage from Hurricane Laura and talks with Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards, second from right. At far left is acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
A quick stop to see the Louisiana National Guard
Per the pool report:
Motorcade arrived Cougar Stadium at 2:20. Maybe 200 uniformed National Guard are standing at attention, in formation. Trump greets them.
back in Motorcade at 2:24, rolling.
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