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President Donald Trump said on Truth Social Saturday that he is monitoring storms that killed dozens of people across the Midwest and South over the weekend.
The president also stated that National Guard troops have been deployed in Arkansas to assist with disaster relief efforts.
“We are actively monitoring the severe tornadoes and storms that have impacted many States across the South and Midwest — 36 innocent lives have been lost, and many more devastated,” Trump wrote.
“The National Guard have been deployed to Arkansas, and my Administration is ready to assist State and Local Officials, as they help their communities to try and recover from the damage,” he continued.
The president also called for Americans to join him and First Lady Melania Trump in prayer for those impacted by the storms.
“Please join Melania and me in praying for everyone impacted by these terrible storms!” Trump concluded.
FOX Weather confirmed at least 56t tornadoes in 10 states, including EF-3 and EF-4 tornadoes over the weekend.
Missouri received the bulk of the storm deaths where over a dozen people died in the southeastern part of the state. At least three storm-related deaths were confirmed in Arkansas.
“In the worst moments you see the best of Arkansans. Showing up and helping one another. Thankful to lead the greatest state in America,” Arkansas Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders posted to X alongside images of her assessing storm damages and meeting with victims.
Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency with at least six deaths reported in his state.
“I signed a State of Emergency tonight that allows us to further mobilize state assets and better support response and recovery efforts in the counties affected by the storms,” Reeves posted to X.
“Tragically, as of now, 6 deaths have been reported – one in Covington County, two in Jeff Davis County, and three in Walthall County. Also, as of now, three additional people are currently missing – two from Covington County and one from Walthall County. Preliminary reports indicate 29 injuries statewide – 15 in Covington County, two in Jeff Davis County, two in Pike County and 10 in Walthall County,” he continued.
