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Donald Trump Suggested The United States Sell Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria Struck, Report Claims

Donald Trump suggested that the United States sell the island of Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria, the president’s former secretary of Homeland Security claimed in a new interview. Trump was widely criticized for his response to the hurricane, which many saw as inadequate and insensitive to the devastation across the island. A […]

By Nathan Francis | 3y ago

Fury Erupts In Puerto Rico As Locals Find Unused Emergency Supplies From Hurricane Maria

Fury is growing in Puerto Rico after locals found a warehouse that was filled with emergency items originally sent to the island back in 2017 in response to Hurricane Maria. Despite the widespread devastation of the 2017 event, the items remained completely unused and undistributed, sparking mass outrage, via NBC News. The warehouse — located […]

By Anna Harnes | 3y ago

CVS Employee In Indiana Refused To Accept A Puerto Rican Man’s ID, Company Apologizes

A Puerto Rican man says that the clerk and manager of an Indiana CVS store refused to accept his Puerto Rico ID card when he tried to buy cold medicine, The Hill reports. The company has since issued an apology. Jose Guzman Payano is from the Caribbean island but is currently in Indiana while he […]

By Aaron Homer | 3y ago

Donald Trump Says He’s The ‘Best Thing’ To Ever Happen To Puerto Rico As Tropical Storm Dorian Nears

As a tropical storm heads toward the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, President Donald Trump lashed out against the island and its government, claiming that he was the best thing to ever happen to it in a series of tweets sent Wednesday. “Puerto Rico is one of the most corrupt places on earth,” the president […]

By Connor Perrett | 4y ago

Donald Trump May Think Puerto Rico Gets Hit By Hurricanes On Purpose To Give Him ‘Headache,’ Says CNN Reporter

Donald Trump on Tuesday tweeted what appeared to be a complaint that the latest potential hurricane now bearing down on Puerto Rico would end up costing too much money above what the federal government has already spent to help rebuild the United States territory after Hurricane Maria’s devastation in 2017, followed by further damage caused […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 4y ago

Donald Trump Joked About Trading Puerto Rico For Greenland, Says ‘New York Times’ Report

After Donald Trump expressed interest in purchasing the autonomous Danish region of Greenland, and the suggestion was shot down by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, The Inquisitr reported that he canceled his planned trip to Denmark. Although some thought Trump’s proposal was a joke, Newsweek reports that he has been talking about the possibility for […]

By Tyler MacDonald | 4y ago

Florida Veteran Told By Her Homeowners Association That She Can’t Fly Her Puerto Rico Flag

A Florida Army veteran was told by her Homeowners Association (HOA) that she can’t fly her Puerto Rican flag —only an American flag or a military flag, Orlando’s WFTF-TV reports. She hired an attorney. Frances Santiago said that when islanders in Puerto Rico began taking to the streets last month to demand the resignation of […]

By Aaron Homer | 4y ago

90,000 People Protest In Puerto Rico To Oust Their ‘Corrupt’ Governor

Protests are taking over the small island of Puerto Rico, reports The New York Times. With a population of just over 3 million, over 90,000 have marched to show their dismay with the current government — which comes to around 3 percent of the population. One of the catalysts for the march was a number […]

By Anna Harnes | 4y ago

Boston Red Sox Manager Alex Cora Will Boycott Team Visit To Donald Trump White House Over Puerto Rico Disaster

The 2018 World Series champion Boston Red Sox are scheduled to visit the White House on Thursday, May 9, on an off-day following the conclusion of their three game series against the Baltimore Orioles. But after months of speculation as to whether the team’s manager Alex Cora, a 43-year-old native of Caguas, Puerto Rico, would […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 4y ago

Lin-Manuel Miranda Blasts Trump On Puerto Rico Recovery: ‘Our President Lies To Himself And Lies To You’

Lin-Manuel Miranda isn’t taking too kindly to President Donald Trump’s statements about Puerto Rico’s hurricane recovery. The actor and playwright took to Twitter to attack Trump’s claim that America had spent $91 billion on recovery from Hurricane Maria, which devastated the island more than a year ago and has still left thousands without essentials. Trump […]

By Nathan Francis | 4y ago

White House Facing Backlash After Calling Puerto Rico ‘That Country’

White House spokesperson Hogan Gidley called Puerto Rico “that country” and referred to the people living there as “their people” while speaking with a reporter on Monday, and he is facing intense backlash for what many say is wording that exposes the administration’s attitude towards the U.S. territory. According to The Washington Post, Gidley later […]

By Kristine Lofgren | 4y ago

Trump Blames ‘Grossly Incompetent’ Politicians For Misusing Puerto Rico Hurricane Relief Funds

In a series of tweets spanning the late night hours of Monday and into Tuesday morning, President Donald Trump ripped the government of Puerto Rico, calling the island’s leaders “grossly incompetent” and accusing them of corruption that has diverted hurricane recovery funds from the people who need it. According to a report in Politico, the […]

By Kurtis Bright | 4y ago

Senate Republicans Accuse Democrats Of Playing Politics With Midwest Disaster Relief Funds

Senate Republicans criticized Democrats on Monday for blocking a disaster relief bill that proposed $13.5 billion in funding for Midwestern regions that were recently affected by natural disasters. According to Fox News, Democrats blocked the bill — which fell short of a majority in a 44-49 vote — because it didn’t provide enough aid to […]

By Tyler MacDonald | 4y ago

CNN: Trump Joked About Using ‘The Nuclear Football’ On North Korea During Puerto Rico Visit

According to a report by CNN, during a 2017 visit to storm-ravaged Puerto Rico, President Donald Trump joked about using the “nuclear football” – the briefcase that is always carried close by the president that can be used to launch a nuclear attack – on North Korea. People familiar with the president’s visit to the […]

By Kurtis Bright | 4y ago

Puerto Rico Governor Threatens Trump: ‘If The Bully Gets Close, I’ll Punch The Bully In The Mouth’

Governor of Puerto Rico Ricardo Roselló took a frustrated tone with President Donald Trump over the slow relief efforts for Hurricane Maria. In an interview with CNN, Roselló explained that he refused to let the White House (and Trump in particular) bully officials and slow the relief efforts on the island. “If the bully gets […]

By Aidan Stenson | 4y ago

Puerto Rico Endures ‘Alarming’ Food Stamp Cuts Amid Hurricane Maria Aftermath

Over 1 million residents in Puerto Rico were hit with significant – and shocking – food stamp benefit cuts as their economy continues to deal with the aftermath of Hurricanes Maria and Irma. Puerto Rican authorities told BuzzFeed News there are 1.35 million people who receive benefits through the Nutritional Assistance for Puerto Rico (NAP) […]

By Trisha Faulkner | 4y ago

Trump Did Not Want ‘A Single Dollar’ Spent On Puerto Rico Disaster Aid, ‘WaPo’ Reports, Was ‘Not Consolable’

In September of 2018, a year after Hurricane Maria struck the United States territory of Puerto Rico — leaving the island devastated — a full recovery was still a distant hope, according to a report by USA Today. President Donald Trump, who had been widely criticized for his handling of disaster relief for Puerto Rico, […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 4y ago

President Trump Accuses Democrats Of ‘Celebrating The Shutdown’ In Puerto Rico

Democratic leaders visited Puerto Rico over the weekend, in order to better understand the challenges that the territory is experiencing after two storms — and a debt crisis — continue to wreak havoc on the island. But President Donald Trump had a different take on the trip, writing a Twitter post saying that Democrats were […]

By Kristine Lofgren | 4y ago

‘Hamilton’ Premiere In Puerto Rico Moves Lin-Manuel Miranda To Tears

Every maestro is asked about his favorite audience or the best place to perform their work, and as it turns out, Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda has his answer – Puerto Rico. Miranda opened Hamilton last night on the island, once again playing Alexander Hamilton. Page Six says that Lin-Manuel Miranda’s island homecoming of sorts brought […]

By Amy Feinstein | 4y ago

Trump Might Take Away Aid To Puerto Rico To Pay For His Border Wall

En route to Texas to assess a situation he has described as a humanitarian and national crisis, President Trump was briefed by members of his administration on a plan that would allow him to reallocate billions of dollars of disaster aid money from other places across the nation in order to build a wall between […]

By Chris Walker | 4y ago

‘Tonight Show’ Will Head To Puerto Rico For Special ‘Hamilton’ Episode

Commercials over the weekend on NBC had teased a “special announcement” from Tonight Show guest Lin-Manuel Miranda, and on Monday night the host announced that The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon will head to Puerto Rico next month for a special show based on the upcoming San Juan production of Miranda’s popular musical Hamilton. Miranda, […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

Ricky Martin Hands Over Keys To Three Homes In Puerto Rico He Helped Rebuild After Hurricanes

Singer and actor Ricky Martin has worked hard to help the people in his native Puerto Rico whose lives were affected by the devastating hurricanes Irma and Maria in August and September of 2017. On Saturday, December 1, he got to spend some time with three families he was instrumental in assisting as he handed […]

By Cheryl A. Hoahing | 4y ago

San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz Slams Donald Trump Amid Reports That Aide To Puerto Rico Could Be Cut

The mayor of San Juan, Carmen Yulin Cruz, condemned President Donald Trump amid reports that he plans to cut back funding for disaster relief, following the damage done by Hurricane Maria in 2017, ABC7 Chicago is reporting. Cruz met with Reverend Jesse Jackson in Chicago on November 15 and thanked him for helping set up […]

By Melissa Binns | 4y ago

Trump Gives Puerto Rico A Hard ‘No’ On Future Statehood

While speaking with Geraldo Rivera Monday, Donald Trump said he’s giving Puerto Rico an “absolute no” on the topic of statehood. Puerto Rico is a U.S. commonwealth, and has been since 1898, according to NPR. Puerto Rico has held referendums for statehood five times, and voted overwhelmingly in favor of statehood in the most recent […]

By KC Morgan | 5y ago

President Donald Trump Still Angry About New Hurricane Maria Death Toll

President Donald Trump is still denying the new death count in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria last year, complaining to Geraldo Rivera on his new radio show that the 2,975 count is not explainable. Trump was the first guest of Rivera’s new local radio show at WTAM Radio in Cleveland. The president […]

By Clyde Hughes | 5y ago

FEMA’s Brock Long Defends Trump’s Claim About Puerto Rico’s Hurricane Death Toll

Brock Long, the Administrator for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), appeared on Fox News Sunday and defended President Trump’s controversial claim about the number of deaths in Puerto Rico that resulted from Hurricane Maria. He explained that there are a variety of estimates of the death toll and that they are “all over the […]

By Krista Clark | 5y ago

Ocasio-Cortez Lashes Out After Puerto Rico Death Toll Controversy

Thursday morning, as a Category 4 hurricane was bearing down on the Carolina coast, the president of the United States wrote the following on Twitter: “3000 people did not die in the two hurricanes that hit Puerto Rico. When I left the Island, AFTER the storm had hit, they had anywhere from 6 to 18 […]

By Stace Johnson | 5y ago

Fox Business Host Lou Dobbs Goes After DeSantis, Scott Over Puerto Rico Death Toll

Fox Business host Lou Dobbs sided with President Donald Trump in his criticism over Puerto Rico’s updated death toll from Hurricane Maria — going after Florida Republican political candidates in tight races in the process — the Tampa Bay Times noted. Trump raised the ire of Florida governor, and current U.S. Senate candidate, Rick Scott […]

By Clyde Hughes | 5y ago

‘The View’ Host Doesn’t Back Down, Calls Donald Trump ‘Illegitimate President’

A host of The View is not backing down in their criticism of how Donald Trump has handled the crisis in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria in light of his comments that numbers were inflated regarding the toll of human life. Sunny Hostin, who as The Inquisitr reported on September 12 remarked that the Trump […]

By Lucille Barilla | 5y ago

Abby Huntsman Tries To Defend Donald Trump On ‘The View’

The View’s new co-host, conservative Abby Huntsman, has already landed herself in hot water with her fellow castmates as she attempted to defend President Donald Trump. According to Splinter, the former Fox News anchor took up for the president after his comments regarding Puerto Rico. The president took to Twitter on Thursday and said that […]

By Amanda Ross | 5y ago

Rick Scott Disputes Trump’s Puerto Rico Hurricane Death Toll Tweet, Gets Attacked By Angry Trump Supporters

Earlier today, President Trump took to Twitter to dispute Hurricane Maria death estimates, accusing the Democrats of “reporting really large numbers, like 3,000,” in an effort to make him look “as bad as possible.” President Donald Trump’s reportedly misguided, inaccurate tweet caused a lot of controversy, attracting scrutiny from journalists, politicians, and the American public. […]

By Damir Mujezinovic | 5y ago

Reactions To Trump Denial Of Puerto Rico Death Toll Include ‘Warped,’ ‘Absurd,’ ‘Grotesque,’ ‘New Low,’ ‘Vile’

After Donald Trump took to his Twitter account on Thursday morning to deny the official death toll from Hurricane Maria, as Inquisitr reported, which slammed into Puerto Rico almost exactly one year ago, outraged reaction poured in not only on social media, but from politicians and journalists as well, with even one Republican congresswoman slamming […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 5y ago

Trump Accuses Democrats Of Inflating Hurricane Maria Death Toll ‘To Make Me Look As Bad As Possible’

Days after calling his controversial response last year to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico an “unsung success” despite figures showing close to 3,000 deaths, President Donald Trump took to Twitter on Thursday, accusing Democrats of jacking up the death toll to make it look like he wasn’t doing a good job in responding to the […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 5y ago

Bob Woodward’s New Book On Donald Trump Shows A Frightening Lack Of Empathy And Human Emotion

With Bob Woodward’s new book Fear: Trump in the White House now on store shelves everywhere, the reporting technique that Woodward and Carl Bernstein mastered during the Watergate scandal has been used to give readers a certain portrait of Donald Trump. The tell-all has revealed what many are calling a frightening lack of empathy and […]

By Kristine Moore | 5y ago

Trump Considers Hurricane Maria Response In Puerto Rico An ‘Unsung Success,’ Despite 3,000 Deaths

President Donald Trump called the U.S. government’s response to Puerto Rico in wake of Hurricane Maria last year an “unsung success” Tuesday, which was met by jarring criticism from island officials and others after nearly 3,000 deaths. Trump made the comments at the White House while discussing the preparedness of the Federal Emergency Management Agency […]

By Clyde Hughes | 5y ago

‘Hamilton’ Musical In Puerto Rico To Release Ten Thousand $10 Tickets

As the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria’s destruction of Puerto Rico looms closer, so too does the opening of the Puerto Rican production of Hamilton, the hit musical currently playing on Broadway, the West End, Chicago, Los Angeles, and a soon-to-open national tour. Hamilton is opening in Puerto Rico in order to help raise funds […]

By Danielle Wirsansky | 5y ago

Mayor Slams Donald Trump For Remarks on Puerto Rico Hurricane Response: ‘Is That What He’s Proud Of?’

Carmen Yulín Cruz, the mayor of San Juan, had strong words for President Donald Trump on the heels of yesterday’s statement he made in which he celebrated the “work the federal family undertook to help our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico.” “Shame on President Trump,” said Mayor Cruz. “Two thousand nine hundred and seventy-five dead. […]

By Rosarie Escalante | 5y ago

Donald Trump Says He Did ‘Fantastic Job’ With Puerto Rico Hurricane Response As Death Toll Zooms To Near 3,000

The day after Puerto Rico revised the death toll from last year’s Hurricane Maria upward — by a staggering factor of more than 4,600 percent, according to ABC News — Donald Trump insisted that his administration did a “fantastic job” responding to the disaster. After Tuesday’s revision, based on a comprehensive study commissioned by the […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 5y ago

Hurricane Maria Death Toll Estimated At 2,975, Says New Study

Hurricane Maria ripped through Puerto Rico in September 2017, almost a year ago, and the country has been devastated by the aftermath of the natural disaster. Not only has the country suffered severe structural damage as a result, but the death toll climbed dramatically in the months following. A new study, commissioned by the governor […]

By Lea van der Merwe | 5y ago

J.Lo Pays Tribute To The Queen Of Soul By Posting ‘Respect’ Cover On Instagram

Singer and actress Jennifer Lopez honored Aretha Franklin’s passing by posting a clip of her “Respect” cover on Instagram. She added a sweet caption that read, “I don’t know of an artist alive today who hasn’t been inspired by Aretha Franklin… she gave voice to the most important declaration for women of our time and […]

By Isabel Leah Cohen | 5y ago

Donations Sent To Puerto Rican Residents Left To Rot In Parking Lot

The tragedy that befell the United States territory of Puerto Rico has deepened in the months following the devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria, according to CBS News, with recent revelations coming to light showing that a large amount of the food aid sent by the federal government has gone to waste, rotting in shipping containers. […]

By Nicholas Morine | 5y ago

Carmelo Anthony Says Trump Administration ‘Completely Turned Their Back’ On Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria

Carmelo Anthony is getting political. The NBA star took on the Trump administration in an interview, blasting their response — or lack thereof — after Hurricane Maria devastate the island of Puerto Rico. As CNN noted, Anthony’s statements came during an interview on The Van Jones Show, and he didn’t mince words. Anthony said that […]

By Nathan Francis | 5y ago

Officer Who Ignored Puerto Rican Woman Being Harassed For Wearing Puerto Rico Flag Shirt Resigns

The Chicago police officer who ignored the pleas of a woman being harassed by a drunk man for wearing a shirt with the Puerto Rico flag on it has resigned, NBC News is reporting. Officer Patrick Conner has resigned from the Forest Preserve of Cook County’s security force, according to an emailed statement from the […]

By Aaron Homer | 5y ago

Chicago Park Ranger Reassigned After Allegedly Not Helping Woman Harassed Over Puerto Rican Flag Shirt

An apparently drunk man was caught on video harassing a woman for wearing a shirt with the flag of Puerto Rico on it, telling her she “should not be wearing that in the United States of America.” Puerto Rico is part of the United States of America. As The Chicago Tribune reports, Mia Irizarry was […]

By Aaron Homer | 5y ago

Bethenny Frankel Angry With Major Relief Organizations: ‘I’m Getting Pissed Off’

Bethenny Frankel may be filming the newest season of The Real Housewives of New York these days, but that’s not where she’s currently putting her energy. The cameras are following her around wherever she goes, and she’s been spending a lot of time flying back and forth between New York, Miami, and Puerto Rico. Unlike […]

By Mary Jane | 5y ago

Puerto Rico: Residents Forced To Make Tough Decisions Amid The Aftermath Of Hurricane Maria

Residents of Puerto Rico, who are still reeling from the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria, are being forced to make difficult decisions about their future. With few resources, tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans are facing the grim reality that they may not have an opportunity to rebuild their homes, or their lives, for many […]

By Jennifer Deutschmann | 5y ago

Bethenny Frankel Calling Out Major Companies For Skipping Out On Financial Help For Puerto Rico

Bethenny Frankel may be filming the newest season of The Real Housewives of New York these days, but she’s focusing on fixing one of the country’s biggest issues as well. After Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, many people felt that the government let down their fellow Americans on the island. For weeks, people have survived […]

By Mary Jane | 5y ago

Scarlett Johansson Brings Together Marvel Family For A Fundraiser To Benefit Puerto Rico

In an effort to help the people of Puerto Rico, following the devastation of Hurricane Maria in September, many celebrities have banded together in order to help raise money for the island and its people. One of the latest stars to step up in an effort to organize a fundraiser for the victims of the […]

By Kimberley Spinney | 6y ago

Donald Trump Gives His Administration A 10 Out Of 10 For Puerto Rico Hurricane Response

On Thursday, President Donald Trump sat down with the governor of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Rossello, in order to discuss the response of his administration to Hurricane Maria back in September. During his meeting, the president said that his administration deserved a 10 out of 10 when it came to their response to the devastation wrought […]

By Kimberley Spinney | 6y ago

Bethenny Frankel Reveals People Are Using Her: ‘RHONY’ Fans Trying To Get Famous Through Her?

Bethenny Frankel has been working hard to get hurricane aid to Puerto Rico to help the people on the island. They are in desperate need of clean water and food, plus medicine and generators. Even though Frankel has been putting her best efforts forward to get millions of pounds of supplies to Puerto Rico, there […]

By Mary Jane | 6y ago

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