Congressman Serrano Responds to President Trump’s Threat to Pull Aid from Puerto Rico in Midst of Crisis

Washington, DC - Congressman José E. Serrano (NY-15) today released the following statement in response to President Trump’s latest tweets on PR where he blamed Puerto Rico for the crisis and threatened to pull aid from Puerto Rico:

“Once again the President has shown he does not understand or care about the magnitude of the crisis that Puerto Rico faces. As an American territory, the federal government has a responsibility to help the island and its American citizens address this humanitarian crisis head on and allocate the required resources as long as necessary.

“President Trump and his administration have failed to rise to the occasion and has hit a new low with what can only be interpreted as threats to pull out the little aid that Puerto Rico has received so far. This President’s blatant disregard for the 3.4 million American citizens who live in Puerto Rico is inexcusable and a disgrace to our country.”

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Congressman José E. Serrano has represented The Bronx in Congress since 1990.  He is a Senior member of the House Appropriations Committee.