1/ The Trump administration’s response to Hurricane Maria in 2017 was controversial, with Trump claiming over 10,000 federal workers were aiding Puerto Rico. While this was accurate, local leaders criticized the overall relief efforts as slow and inadequate. #HurricaneMaria #PuertoRico #Trump
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2/ Trump clashed with San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz, accusing her of poor leadership during relief efforts. Cruz fired back, accusing the administration of neglecting Puerto Rico’s urgent needs. #Trump #SanJuanMayor #PuertoRico
@matuzalem Well hey, he did throw paper towels at them. That should count for something.
@matuzalem i remember her. she seemed like a hero speaking truth to power, not pretending what he was doing was enough.
3/ In 2019, Trump halted additional disaster aid to Puerto Rico, citing concerns over how relief funds were being used. This led to further tension between his administration and Puerto Rican leaders. #DisasterRelief #PuertoRico #Trump