The Puerto Rican mayor who’s been feuding with President Trump lashed out again Thursday, accusing him of “genocide” for not doing more to support the recovery efforts in the island territory.
Carmen Yulin Cruz, mayor of San Juan, issued the startling accusation in a text message sent to Rep. Luis V. Gutierrez, an Illinois Democrat of Puerto Rican heritage who has been pleading for more help for the island in the wake of two hurricanes.
“I ask every American that has love, and not hate in their hearts, to stand with Puerto Rico and let this President know we WILL NOT BE LEFT TO DIE,” the mayor said in the statement, which she asked Mr. Gutierrez to read on the House floor or at a press conference. ...