>> where is the president? does he not understand the magnitude of what is probably the worst environmental disaster in the country? then we get get mixed messages from his cabinet secretaries who come down and they say, looks like they are satisfied with the coordination going on. >> reporter: he is a loyal supporter of president donald trump who even recorded a birthday message for scalise's daughter. >> madison, happy birthday. listen to this man. he is a powerful man. >> listen to the president, madison. >> reporter: before joining congress, scalise graduated louisiana state university and worked as a computer systems engineer. he and his wife jennifer have two children. despite his willingness to tackle tough issues, congressman steve scalise never shies away from having some good old louisiana-style fun. randi kaye, cnn, new york.