As Trump settled into another weekend at his Bedminster, New Jersey, golf club, the questions about his competence as leader grew louder . Widespread suffering on Puerto Rico has been unmatched by the rhetoric coming from the White House, where the recovery effort is described in far rosier terms. Inside the White House, Trump's concerns about losing the support of his base have blanketed much of his decision-making, according to people he's spoken with. Many have identified racial undertones while comparing his response to Puerto Rico to his widely praised action after hurricanes hit Texas and Florida. Bush and Jimmy Carter, have spearheaded a hurricane charity appeal that includes Puerto Rico; Trump was not invited to participate.

Source: CNN October 01, 2017 21:38 UTC