In response to San Juan Island Mayor’s commendation of FEMA operations in Puerto Rico following the wrath of Hurricane Maria, President Trump has appreciated the Mayor for his kind words and gave assurance of adequate relief supplies.
Cruz’s words was in response to Trump’s earlier statement that Texas and Florida are “doing great” after hurricanes Harvey and Maria but argued Puerto Rico’s fragile infrastructure and massive debt has plunged it “in deep trouble.”
Cruz who spoke to CNN however said: “These are two different topics. You don’t put debt above people, you put people above debt.”
The Mayor also expressed satisfaction with the recovery efforts, saying that aid was starting to reach the island, and “that is making people feel like we’re not alone and we can make it. FEMA people have been wonderful.”
Trump’s appreciation words were: “Thank you to Carmen Yulin Cruz, the Mayor of San Juan, for your kind words on FEMA etc.We are working hard. Much food and water there/on way”
Thank you to Carmen Yulin Cruz, the Mayor of San Juan, for your kind words on FEMA etc.We are working hard. Much food and water there/on way
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 26, 2017
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