The Secretary of Homeland Security has faced fierce criticism for her handling of the catastrophic Texas floods

Schumer accuses Trump and Noem of crippling FEMA, leading to delays in aid for Texas floods. Noem denies claims but critics call it government failure.

As devastating floods ripped through Kerr County, Texas, late last week, Noem waited four days to sign off on Urban Search and Rescue crews, approve aerial imaging requested by the state, and bring in additional staff for FEMA’s disaster call center, sources told CNN. The disaster killed at least 120 people and left about 160 missing.

Republicans, such as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, have largely responded to the crisis by demonstrating loyalty to Donald Trump and praising him for his federal aid. However, disgruntled citizens have called out Noem for her performative empathy toward the people in crisis.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem provided an emotional account Tuesday of her visit to Texas to lead the federal response to the devastating flooding, telling a Cabinet meeting she had "kind of fallen apart" during the trip.