Trump backs his response to Puerto Rico

US President Donald Trump believes his administration has done an outstanding job in responding to the hurricane disaster in Puerto Rico.

Donald Trump

President Donald Trump surveys damage in Puerto Rico, where the recovery has weighed on his budget. (AAP) Source: AAP

US President Donald Trump is giving himself a 10 for the hurricane response in Puerto Rico.

Trump met Thursday with Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello at the White House.

The president said the federal government has done a "really great job," in responding to the island was hit by HUrricane Maria.

Trump said he has given his blessing to Congress for a funding plan, but added that the governor "understands that these folks can't be there forever."
Rossello said Trump "has been clear that no US citizen will be left behind."

The meeting comes after Trump received some criticism for his response to Puerto Rico after Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Rossello has been supportive of Trump, while the mayor of San Juan has been outspoken in her criticism. Much of the island remains without electricity several weeks after Maria struck.

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Published 20 October 2017 5:56am
Updated 20 October 2017 2:12pm
Source: AAP


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