President Trump says it will be a lengthy recovery period for the people of Puerto Rico as the island struggles after Hurricane Maria.
During a speech in the U.S. capital Trump said the U.S. territory will have to work with Washington to address funding for the overwhelming task ahead.
The Pentagon has now dispatched a 3-star general to lead response efforts in Puerto Rico, with the U.S. President saying 5'000 troops are now part of federal government support.
The Trump White House has come in for criticism over its slow response to the devastating category 4 storm which left the Island without power and basic supplies.
President Trump said the disaster relief efforts were unprecedented...
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