It's going to be harder to get the materials and personnel that are needed to restore and rebuild to an island in the Caribbean than to an area of the US mainland. Its strong winds have produced stunning levels of damage.Īs Trump notes, Puerto Rico's remoteness has created logistical challenges. There are a number of reasons this storm is going to pose extra-tough challenges. 24, 2017.īut there is a truth behind Trump's tweets and comments that places greater responsibility on him and his administration. National Guardsmen arrive at Barrio Obrero in Santurce to distribute water and food among those affected by the passage of Hurricane Maria, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Sunday, Sept.
