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Related: About this forumNo Reaction - ZERO - From Any Republican About Puerto Rico Death Toll Report
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The reports conclusions, however, dont seem to have generated much of a reaction, save from a small number of officials who called the findings disturbing and criticized the Trump administration for its weak response. No Republicans, including members of the bipartisan Climate Caucus, appear to have issued public statements as of Wednesday morning. Many Democrats similarly remained silent, in a move that reflects larger apathy regarding the islands feeble condition.
In a three-paragraph statement released Tuesday, Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) called the studys conclusions shocking and profoundly disturbing while taking aim at the White House.
Eight months after the Trump Administrations stunningly weak response, far too many of our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico lack power, adequate shelter and other basic necessities, Pelosi said. Our fellow Americans deserve to know that their government will be there for them throughout the long road to recovery, without question or hesitation, she continued.
House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer (D-MD) similarly called the findings alarming and upsetting. Hoyer noted that, during a visit to the island, he had seen how hard Puerto Ricans were working to make up for a lack of aid from the mainland. Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) also called the islands crisis among one of President Trumps most significant failures and laid blame for Puerto Ricos struggles on the White House.
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https://thinkprogress.org/puerto-rico-death-toll-lawmakers-response-f97c461fcf8f/
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)They dont care.
lark
(23,097 posts)1 - they don't give a shit
2 - MSM isn't playing this up so they can ignore it. if it was highlighted across media, they's just say it was a lie and to prove it. Why - go back to #1, they hate the Puerto Ricans because they are brown and poor and need $ but all $$ must go to rich folks.
Sherman A1
(38,958 posts)they don't care.
mountain grammy
(26,619 posts)This is a huge story, and their grid is still shakey. Hurricaine season is here.
Rhiannon12866
(205,237 posts)We never hear about anything else.