"I think we did a fantastic job in Puerto Rico," Trump told CNN's Jim Acosta during an exchange with reporters at the White House. Trump's comments on Wednesday were not the first time he has praised the federal response in Puerto Rico. "Everybody around this table and everybody watching can really be very proud of what's taken place in Puerto Rico." "Despite the Fake News Media in conjunction with the Dems, an amazing job is being done in Puerto Rico," Trump tweeted. "The Fake News Networks are working overtime in Puerto Rico doing their best to take the spirit away from our soldiers and first R's.

Source: CNN August 29, 2018 20:32 UTC