FEMA officials say Noem took days to sign off on the deployment of resources to assist with the search and recovery efforts.

The Department of Homeland Security says it's making FEMA less "bloated." Opponents say that cost people their lives in Texas.

Donald Trump aide Kristi Noem is facing huge criticism on social media after she asked her fans to choose their favourite as she posted a series of portraits of herself as a cowgirl. Netizens questioned the timing of the post as Noem put out the post as Texas is reeling with deadly flash floods which has killed around 100 people.