Republicans, such as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, have largely responded to the crisis by demonstrating loyalty to Donald Trump and praising him for his federal aid. However, disgruntled citizens have called out Noem for her performative empathy toward the people in crisis.

Kristi Noem was slammed online after asking Instagram followers to pick a horseback portrait for South Dakota’s Capitol—just as Texas floods left nearly 120 dead. “You really posting portraits of yourself on the day Texas flooded and little girls died!

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem addressed the deadly Texas flood, promising to upgrade "ancient" National Weather Service systems for better early warnings.

Kristi Noem is being berated online after she asked her followers for their thoughts on potential governor's portraits while rescue efforts in Texas continue.

DHS Sec. Kristi Noem, Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX), and Texas officials hold a press briefing on the response to deadly flooding in Texas Hill Country.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Monday responded to scrutiny about the country’s flood notification system following flooding in Texas over the Fourth of July holiday weekend — and social media users were not too happy with her response.

After deadly Texas floods left dozens dead and children missing, Kristi Noem said Trump would upgrade weather alerts long neglected by the government. Despite a “moderate” flood watch, the river rose 26 feet in 45 minutes.