President Donald Trump is touring the devastation left by flash flooding in central Texas amid growing questions about how local officials responded to the crisis as well as questions about the federal response -- including the fate of the Federal Emergency Management Agency -- that he has so far avoided.

The president has defended his administration's response to the fatal flooding amid criticism that federal assistance could have been provided more quickly.

The Trumps are expected to meet with local officials and first responders who are navigating the aftermath of flash floods that devastated the Central Texas community.

At least 24 people were dead and many missing after torrential rains unleashed flash floods along the Guadalupe River in Texas.

Just weeks ago, President Donald Trump said he wanted to begin “phasing out” the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this hurricane season to “wean off of FEMA” and “bring it down to the state level.

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt criticized Sen. Chuck Schumer for spreading "falsehoods" about President Trump's role in Texas flood disaster.