Trump: Despite 'Fake News' and 'Politically Motivated Ingrates', Great Job in PR

President Donald Trump on Sunday morning fired off a bitter tweet attack on “politically motivated ingrates” who criticize the federal response in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, declaring the government as having done “a great job with the almost impossible situation.”

The tweetstorm also slammed “fake news” reporting on the U.S. effort there.

We have done a great job with the almost impossible situation in Puerto Rico. Outside of the Fake News or politically motivated ingrates,...

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 1, 2017

...people are now starting to recognize the amazing work that has been done by FEMA and our great Military. All buildings now inspected.....

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 1, 2017

He also again praised the governor of the island and first responders for doing a “fantastic job.’

...for safety. Thank you to the Governor of P.R. and to all of those who are working so closely with our First Responders. Fantastic job!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 1, 2017

The president’s attack on “ingrates” comes in the wake of criticism of Trump’s response to the disaster, including from Pulitizer Prize winning “Hamilton” writer and star Lin-Manuel Miranda, who tweeted over the weekend Trump was going “straight to hell” for lashing out at the mayor of San Juan.

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