Headline Roundup • October 1st, 2017
Trump Denounces Critics of PR Response
Summary from the AllSides News Team
In a series of tweets this morning, President Trump defended his administration's response to the crisis in Puerto Rico and dismissed critics as "fake news" and "politically motivated ingrates." These statements came after the President criticized the mayor of San Juan on Saturday, who had been skeptical of the pace of the relief efforts.
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Trump slams 'fake news' and 'ingrates' as he defends Puerto Rico relief efforts
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President Trump on Sunday slammed “fake news” and “ingrates” as he continued to defend his administration’s hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico.
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President Trump defended of his administration's response to the humanitarian disaster in Puerto Rico, dismissing any critics of his relief efforts as "fake news" and "politically motivated ingrates."
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