First lady Melania Trump offered her help to the people of Texas and Louisiana following her day-long tour Tuesday of the regions hit hardest by Hurricane Harvey.
“The effects of Hurricane Harvey will be felt in Texas, Louisiana, and other parts of the country for many months and years to come,” Trump said in a statement Tuesday evening. “So far, 1.7 million people are under orders to evacuate their homes, and, as the floodwater in Houston rises, sadly, so will the number of evacuees.
“I want to be able to offer my help and support in the most productive way possible, not through just words, but also action,” Trump added. “What I found to be the most profound during the visit was not only the strength and resilience of the people of Texas, but the compassion and sense of community that has taken over the state. My thoughts and prayers continue to be with the people of Texas and Louisiana.”
Trump was criticized earlier in the day after she appeared in stilettos as she boarded Air Force One for Texas. She then changed while aboard the plane and deplaned wearing white sneakers and a baseball hat that had “FLOTUS” embroidered on the front of the cap.
