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Trump news - live: President rages at 'unstable' niece as he visits Louisiana to inspect Hurricane Laura damage

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Tom Embury-Dennis,Oliver O'Connell
Saturday 29 August 2020 20:26 BST
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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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The president has now arrived in Orange, Texas, where he was met by Governor Greg Abbott.

 

Oliver O'Connell29 August 2020 21:26

After his visit to Orange, Texas, the president will return to Lake Charles and be flown back to Washington, DC, later this evening. 

That is all from our live coverage of the president today. 

Please stay tuned to The Independent for all the latest news.

Oliver O'Connell29 August 2020 21:56

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