Amid Backlash, Trump Claims No President Has Done More for Puerto Rico Than He Has
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At a round-table discussion in Drexel Hill, a Puerto Rican supporter praised Trump, claiming, "Puerto Rico stands behind you, and Puerto Rico loves you," emphasizing Trump's importance to the community.
Trump defended his support for Puerto Rico, stating, "No president has done more for Puerto Rico than I have," despite significant public disagreement from Puerto Ricans regarding his past actions after Hurricane Maria.
After a comedian's controversial joke about Puerto Rico, Trump's team worked to alleviate backlash, claiming he was unaware of the remark and distancing his image from the derogatory statement.
Trump's supporters reacted to the backlash from the garbage joke, as Republican leaders condemned the comments, illustrating the sensitive dynamics of Hispanic votes pivotal for upcoming elections.
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