VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-27
“strong, well-built buildings were wiped out like they were toothpicks.”
Donald Trump · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-27
Trump said the flooding was terrible to see while speaking to reporters in the Oval Office.
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