Trump signs declaration of disaster for Puerto Rico 9 days after request

Trump signs declaration of disaster for Puerto Rico 9 days after request

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President Trump officially signed a declaration of disaster for Puerto Rico earthquake damage nine days after Governor Vazquez submitted her request. It also comes one day after the Trump administration released $8.2 billion in heavily restricted aid to the island. Filmmaker and writer Andrew Padilla joined CBSN to discuss the impact and how to responsibly help the island.

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