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President to Survey Damage Caused by Irma

President Donald Trump stops to answers questions, accompanied by first lady Melania Trump, on at South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017. Trump commented on the response to Hurricane Irma which he called "some big monster," and praised both FEMA and the Coast Guard for their efforts as the storm made landfall. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

President Donald Trump arrives in Florida this Thursday to see first hand the devastation left after Hurricane Irma.

“The president and the entire administration continue to monitor the situation in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Florida, Texas and all areas affected by hurricanes Irma and Harvey,” White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said.

Posted on Twitter: “I will be traveling to Florida tomorrow to meet with our great Coast Guard, FEMA and many of the brave first responders & others.”

Trump has a home in Palm Beach and frequently visits Florida.