Geraldo Rivera Hits Back At San Juan’s Angry Mayor

Didn’t see that coming.

First, a bit of a recap is in order. The other day, San Juan’s Mayor went off on President Trump and accused him of “killing” them with inefficiency.

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She said, “I’m mad as hell because my people’s lives are at stake… We are dying, and you are killing us with inefficiency.”

Trump hit back with a hard rebuke.

The Mayor of San Juan, who was very complimentary only a few days ago, has now been told by the Democrats that you must be nasty to Trump.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 30, 2017

…Such poor leadership ability by the Mayor of San Juan, and others in Puerto Rico, who are not able to get their workers to help. They….

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 30, 2017

…want everything to be done for them when it should be a community effort. 10,000 Federal workers now on Island doing a fantastic job.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 30, 2017

The military and first responders, despite no electric, roads, phones etc., have done an amazing job. Puerto Rico was totally destroyed.

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 30, 2017

Fake News CNN and NBC are going out of their way to disparage our great First Responders as a way to “get Trump.” Not fair to FR or effort!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 30, 2017

I will be going to Puerto Rico on Tuesday with Melania. Will hopefully be able to stop at the U.S. Virgin Islands (people working hard).

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 30, 2017

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. Shame!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 30, 2017

It’s hard to ignore the constant back and forth, but the truth is, the Trump administration has not “botched” this crisis.

Anyway, President Trump isn’t the only one who has a problem with Carmen Yulín Cruz’s remarks. Geraldo Rivera is actually in Puerto Rico, and he has some questions.

#SanJuanMayor says residents are “dying,” & somehow @realDonaldTrump is to blame. I’m here. Who is dying? Why? Where? Let me help save them.

— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) September 30, 2017

On the ground I see the suffering-but feel deeply that attacking @realDonaldTrump for the ravages of nature &neglect is politicizing tragedy

— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) September 30, 2017

Exactly. I think that was Trump’s original point.

These people are savages. They deserve no sympathy for politicizing a hurricane to attack Trump. Billions in aid already arrived. Disgrace.

— Thomas Paine (@Thomas1774Paine) September 30, 2017

Speak the truth Geraldo. How many volunteers are there out of 3.4 m Puerto Ricans? The Mayor should have rounded up at least 10,000 by now!

— Bidwork (@RichardAffenita) September 30, 2017

San Juan mayor : How could Trump NOT help?

(while she’s sitting directly on top of supplies) pic.twitter.com/HQFgUcnuux

— Mike (@Fuctupmind) September 30, 2017

Thanks GR for telling us the truth we are hearing that our POTUS isn’t doing anything. I feel we are doing all we can under bad circumstance

— Danie Suros (@DanieSuros) September 30, 2017

Geraldo backstabbing his own people for a Fox News paycheck. Truly a sad moment for Geraldo Rivera.

— George Prats (@GeorgePrats1) September 30, 2017

What? How? HE IS THERE. He sees what’s happening.

Thank you Geraldo! Please report to us so we can know the truth. I think CNN and the mayor are in cahoots lying about our government aid.

— MaryAnn 🚂❤️🇺🇸👍🏻 (@MaryAnnMulloy) September 30, 2017

Thank you Geraldo for some sanity. Sadly the media is fanning the flames of hate. Not surprised anymore though.

— William W (@icer100) September 30, 2017

Thanks Geraldo, all the people want truth not spin. Please contact the mayor personally. Thank you!

— Kickin’ Brass (@KickinBrass1) September 30, 2017

Thank you @GeraldoRivera it’s nice to have a reliable source since the left is determined to make this political. How will that help relief?

— #CovfefeDeb (@Virginia_Girl57) September 30, 2017

Geraldo please keep tweeting and reporting. Difficult to get truth from most media. #Americans care 🙏🏻 but we want #TRUTH not political bs

— Grace Vasquez (@itsYourGrace) September 30, 2017

Just the truth. Is that really too much to ask?

Here’s more from Geraldo’s Twitter feed:

Partisans looking to praise or blame-Real culprit is antiquated-poorly maintained power grid that had 0 chance of surviving 150 mph storms

— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) September 29, 2017

Electricity restoration is the key to everything in #PuertoRico water-communications-relief. Need generators in hospitals right now.

— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) September 29, 2017

Just taped #AguirrePowerComplex 100% operational Problem is rotten neglected power lines down every block-PREPA officials should be arrested

— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) September 29, 2017

Without power there is no cell service-gas and water cannot be pumped-Energy Authority is bankrupt-Fire them all. Follow the money-Bust them

— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) September 29, 2017

Don’t blame @realDonaldTrump Blame 2 historic storms back to back & blame #PREPA the bankrupt criminally incompetent ElectricPowerAuthority

— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) September 29, 2017

With #SanJuanMayor @CarmenYulinCruz Highly critical of @realDonaldTrump I ask her if she’ll meet @POTUS Tuesday-Watch my intv @foxandfriends pic.twitter.com/6JDVFSf1WL

— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) September 30, 2017

#SanJuanMayor is being partisan in her sharp unfair attacks on @realDonaldTrump But calling her ‘politically motivated ingrate’ is too harsh

— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) October 1, 2017

I want to help broker peace between #SanJuanMayor & @realDonaldTrump We are all on the same team to help get storm-stricken PR on its feet

— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) October 1, 2017

h/t The Gateway Pundit