Puerto Rico's governor to Trump: 'No reason to underscore the tragedy'
Source: The Hill
BY MORGAN GSTALTER - 09/15/18 08:14 AM EDT
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rosselló tore into President Trump on Friday as he continued to deny a scientific study which found that 3,000 people died on the island following a series of hurricanes last year.
“Mr. President — I’d very much be willing to walk you through the scientific process of the study and how @Gwtweets arrived at the excess mortality number estimate. There is no reason to underscore the tragedy we have suffered in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria,” Rosselló tweeted.
“In the meantime, I hope you consider sending a message of support to show you stand with all of the US Citizens in Puerto Rico that lost loved ones. It would certainly be an act of respect and empathy,” he continued.
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Rosselló’s rebuke came after Trump doubled down on his claim, saying there was “no way” the death toll was that high after casting doubt on the researchers at George Washington University (GWU).
Read more: http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/406826-puerto-ricos-governor-to-trump-no-reason-to-underscore-the-tragedy
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