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Trump: Puerto Rico in 'Deep Trouble' After Hurricane Maria

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By Solange Reyner | Monday, 25 September 2017 09:59 PM EDT

President Donald Trump on Monday said Puerto Rico, ravaged by a Category 4 hurricane last week, is in "deep trouble" and suffering from broken infrastructure and massive debt.

Texas & Florida are doing great but Puerto Rico, which was already suffering from broken infrastructure & massive debt, is in deep trouble..
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 26, 2017

...It's old electrical grid, which was in terrible shape, was devastated. Much of the Island was destroyed, with billions of dollars....
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 26, 2017

...owed to Wall Street and the banks which, sadly, must be dealt with. Food, water and medical are top priorities - and doing well. #FEMA
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 26, 2017

The U.S. has ramped up its response to the humanitarian crisis on the island following blunt criticism the Trump administration was not doing enough. Many of the 3.4 million U.S. citizens in the territory are still without adequate food, water, and fuel, and flights off the island have been infrequent.

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