Donald Trump claims Puerto Rico infrastructure was a 'disaster' before Hurricane Maria struck
President Donald Trump has criticised hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, saying the government cannot keep US federal aid there "forever".
Mr Trump criticised the US territory in a series of tweets today.
He said there is a "total lack of accountability" and "electric and all infrastructure was disaster before hurricanes".
"Puerto Rico survived the Hurricanes, now a financial crisis looms largely of their own making." says Sharyl Attkisson. A total lack of.....
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 12, 2017
...accountability say the Governor. Electric and all infrastructure was disaster before hurricanes. Congress to decide how much to spend....
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 12, 2017
The president added: "We cannot keep Fema, the Military & the First Responders, who have been amazing (under the most difficult circumstances) in P.R. forever!"
...We cannot keep FEMA, the Military & the First Responders, who have been amazing (under the most difficult circumstances) in P.R. forever!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 12, 2017
Fema is the Federal Emergency Management Agency responsible for dealing with disasters.
The House is on track to back Mr Trump's request for billions more in disaster aid, $16bn to pay flood insurance claims and emergency funding to help the cash-strapped government of Puerto Rico stay afloat.
Hurricane Maria struck on September 20.
It has killed at least 45 people, and about 85% of Puerto Rico residents still lack electricity.
AP
