Trump's tweets attacking Puerto Rico have certainly not helped matters. Many Puerto Ricans were incensed by Trump's earlier tweets attacking San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz and arguing that the island's elected leaders "want everything to be done for them when it should be a community effort." "I can tell you President Trump's tweet attacking many on the island will be a major factor in how a lot of folks arriving here will perceive the political system. Not all presidents have abdicated leadership like Trump during a crisis like this one. "Roosevelt, and particularly through Eleanor Roosevelt, had a very intimate relationship with the progressive leadership of Puerto Rico during the 1930s.
Donald Trump says Puerto Rico can't get aid "forever"
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump lashed out at hurricane-devastated Puerto Rico on Thursday, insisting that federal help will be limited and blaming the U.S. territory for its financial struggles. The broadside came as the House headed toward passage of a $36.5 billion disaster aid package, including assistance for Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico has been reeling since Hurricane Maria struck three weeks ago, leaving death and destruction in an unparalleled humanitarian crisis. Dennis M. Rivera Pichardo, The Washington Post A destroyed group of houses in Juncos, Puerto Rico, as seen Friday from the air. House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., planned to visit Puerto Rico on Friday.
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