Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joined Texas Governor Greg Abbott during a press conference on Saturday to announce comprehensive federal disaster response, conveying that President Donald Trump is "absolutely heartbroken by what has happened here in Texas, and the loss of life is absolutely devastating to him and Melania."

At least 24 people are dead after heavy rain lashed Texas, leading to "catastrophic" flooding. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said emergency responders remained in a search and rescue posture, hours after the flooding along the Guadalupe River inundated nearby areas.

Donald Trump's administration is picking up some of the blame for recent deaths from flooding in Texas. Trump's team already faced a fact check in connection with the Texas flood that swept through a girls' camp and has led to an estimated 27 deaths.