By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-trump-pledges-help-puerto-rico-says-island-thrown-budget-little-whack Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: Trump pledges help to Puerto Rico, says the island has ‘thrown our budget a little out of whack’ Politics Oct 3, 2017 1:47 PM EDT WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is pledging to help Puerto Rico continue to recover from Hurricane Maria’s devastation. He is defending his administration’s handling of the disaster that knocked out power to the U.S. island’s 3.4 million people. In an airport hangar in Puerto Rico, Trump also sought praise from local officials. He repeated that they have to help with the recovery and scolded them for a longstanding budget crisis. Trump said, “I hate to tell you, Puerto Rico but you’ve thrown our budget a little out of whack because we’ve spent a lot of money on Puerto Rico.” He was referring to Puerto $74 billion public debt load and a decade-old economic recession. Trump’s visit comes after what critics have said was a slow response. WATCH: Puerto Ricans who lost everything begin rebuilding as they wait for aid — BY ASSOCIATED PRESS 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 is pledging to help Puerto Rico continue to recover from Hurricane Maria’s devastation. He is defending his administration’s handling of the disaster that knocked out power to the U.S. island’s 3.4 million people. In an airport hangar in Puerto Rico, Trump also sought praise from local officials. He repeated that they have to help with the recovery and scolded them for a longstanding budget crisis. Trump said, “I hate to tell you, Puerto Rico but you’ve thrown our budget a little out of whack because we’ve spent a lot of money on Puerto Rico.” He was referring to Puerto $74 billion public debt load and a decade-old economic recession. Trump’s visit comes after what critics have said was a slow response. WATCH: Puerto Ricans who lost everything begin rebuilding as they wait for aid — BY ASSOCIATED PRESS We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now