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Watch live: President Obama visits Louisiana

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President Obama, first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha disembark from Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on Aug. 21, 2016. The Obamas were returning from a vacation in Martha's Vineyard.

President Obama visited Baton Rouge, La., on Tuesday as the state deals with devastating flooding that left 13 dead and damaged tens of thousands of homes and businesses. USA TODAY will have live video coverage as President Obama delivers a statement to the press at 1:55 p.m. ET, which you can watch below.