President Trump to travel to Naples to tour Hurricane Irma damage

David Jackson | USA TODAY

Show Caption Hide Caption Hurricane Irma wrecks southwest Florida neighborhoods Drone footage shows the destruction left by Hurricane Irma in the Leawood Lakes and Cape Sable Lakes neighborhoods of Naples. Video by Rodney White and Michael Zamora.

WASHINGTON – President Trump will visit the Naples area Thursday as part of his tour of Hurricane Irma damage in Florida, the White House said Wednesday.

Spokeswoman Sarah Sanders said details about specific stops will be made public later.

First lady Melania Trump will accompany the president to southwestern Florida, as will Vice President Mike Pence.

Trump, eager to be seen as in charge of disaster response, also traveled twice to Texas in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.

White House officials have cast both the Florida and Texas trips as part of his overall effort to build national unity in the wake of natural disasters.

“The president’s action during these times demonstrate why he’s a true leader who can bring the country together and get things done for the American people," Sanders said on Tuesday.