Texas, July 11 -- US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are visiting west-central Texas today to meet families of flood victims and local officials, amid growing scrutiny over the federal disaster response.

The floods have left more than 120 people dead and at least 170 missing. Trump's visit comes after declaring a major disaster in the state to unlock federal support, The Hill reported.

The president will meet with Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R), along with Republican lawmakers including Rep. Pete Sessions (R-Texas) and Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, according to the White House. The event in Kerrville marks Trump's third visit to a disaster-struck area during his second term, The Hill noted.

In a phone interview...