By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-says-hell-visit-puerto-rico-next-tuesday Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Trump says he’ll visit Puerto Rico next Tuesday Politics Sep 26, 2017 11:55 AM EDT WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he’ll visit hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico next Tuesday. Trump announced the visit after the administration came under criticism for its response to the damage on the island that is home to more than 3 million U.S. citizens. The island has been coping with shortages of food, drinking water, electricity and various forms of communication after Hurricane Maria struck earlier this month. Trump said Tuesday is the earliest he can visit without disrupting recovery operations. He says he may also visit the U.S. Virgin Islands. Trump says Puerto Rico is important to him. He says Puerto Ricans are “great people and we need to help them.” WATCH: Devastated Puerto Rico needs unprecedented aid, says governor We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he’ll visit hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico next Tuesday. Trump announced the visit after the administration came under criticism for its response to the damage on the island that is home to more than 3 million U.S. citizens. The island has been coping with shortages of food, drinking water, electricity and various forms of communication after Hurricane Maria struck earlier this month. Trump said Tuesday is the earliest he can visit without disrupting recovery operations. He says he may also visit the U.S. Virgin Islands. Trump says Puerto Rico is important to him. He says Puerto Ricans are “great people and we need to help them.” WATCH: Devastated Puerto Rico needs unprecedented aid, says governor We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now