POTUS also made sure to get some face time with Amariyanna Copeny, an 8-year-old from Flint that sent him a letter asking him to visit her town.
Sasha Bell and Sacorya Reed were both shot to death in Bell's townhouse. Police have a suspect in custody, but no charges have been filed.
There are also accusations that inmates in Flint's county jail were forced to drink toxic water months after the fact.
Known for his hip-hop roots and philanthropic efforts, Russell Simmons has vowed to helped the thousands in Flint, Michigan affected by the water crisis.
Yet, officials continue to deny any wrongdoing or neglect in the poisoning of this mostly Black and poor city.
