First Lady Melania Trump is providing a message of consolation, empathy, and fortitude to bereaved families as the country struggles with the devastating floods that swept through central Texas this week.

A Message of Love and Support from a First Lady
Melania Trump posted an emotional statement to X on Saturday morning. Following devastating news that 27 people, including nine children, had perished in flash floods that ravaged places like Kerr County and destroyed the cherished Camp Mystic, the post was made.

“During this trying time, my thoughts and prayers are with the parents in Texas. I’m praying for you and keeping you in my prayers for fortitude, consolation, and fortitude,” she wrote.

As families wait for updates on the more than 20 children who are still missing after the floodwaters tore through cabins, roads, and homes, her words mirrored the feelings experienced nationwide.