Proposal made to Trump to divert Puerto Rico funds for wall: report

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Trump has been briefed on a plan to use money set aside to fund projects including in storm-damaged areas of Puerto Rico to build 315 miles of barrier along the U.S.-Mexico border

 

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“Trump’s proposal to use disaster $ for the Wall is unconscionable, given massive recovery needs in Puerto Rico, Texas, etc. Many families suffering still. Yet another policy idea from Trump based on ignorance & a willful disregard of people who need help.”

Well this DemocratsShutdown has caused a national emergency.

The media really is to blame for promoting this big show they are putting on for us over a small amount of money that many individuals could afford easily.

He should sell all the gold in Trump tower to finance it instead. Next he take the CA fire money too.

PuertoRico gets trashed again

wow, they're scrambling everywhere. Unbelievable, and again for what? What crisis so we have?

Wow, that’s insane and heartbreaking for the people of Puerto Rico, but he’s a heartless animal, so no one will be surprised.

So Puerto Rico is paying for the wall now

Let Pelosi put it back along wi wall funding

He really hates brown people doesn’t he?

Evil.

Well that's awful.

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