SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - President Donald Trump announced the release Friday of nearly $13 billion to Puerto Rico to help rebuild the electrical grid and repair schools from the devastation of Hurricane Maria three years ago, amid criticism that the aid was overdue and was being released now only for political purposes.The grant comes as President Trump, who has previously balked at providing assistance to the island territory, and former Vice President Joe Biden court voters in the crucial swing state of Florida.
The state is home to large numbers of Puerto Ricans, including many who fled Hurricane Maria's destruction.President Trump blamed the delay on Democrats in Congress who approved the funding and pushed for its release.“I’m the best.