On Friday, as many Americans learned of devastating flooding in Texas and the heartbreaking losses from the disaster, a reporter asked Donald Trump whether he’s still planning to phase out the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

The White House rebuked critics for raising questions about the administration’s efforts to shrink federal agencies that deal with disaster preparedness and response.

President Trump said he would visit Texas on July 11 as the state reels after more than 100 people have been confirmed dead in devastating flooding.