Puerto Ricans Note Trump Tweeting Fails to Mention Their Plight
Hurricane damage in Hayales de Coamo, Puerto Rico.
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Amid their struggles to recover from Hurricane Maria, some Puerto Rico residents found it befuddling that President Donald Trump fired off a number of Twitter rants about professional athletes on Saturday -- yet made no mention of their dire situation.
Jose Aponte, a 38-year-old tour guide, said he was heartened by the constant sound of federal relief planes roaring overhead. "From what I’ve seen, help is arriving," he said, citing FEMA’s efforts.