Trump criticizes media, San Juan mayor in Puerto Rico tweets

San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz is answering with her own tweets. She declined to engage in the tit-for-tat, but instead called for a united focus on the people who need help

San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz arrives at the San Francisco hospital during the evacuation of patients after an electrical plant failure, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Saturday. President Donald Trump is lashing out at the mayor of Puerto Rico's capital city in a war of words over recovery efforts after Hurricane Maria smashed into the U.S. territory.

President Donald Trump is criticizing the media and praising his administration’s response to Hurricane Maria in a battered Puerto Rico.

This is after accusing the San Juan mayor of poor leadership and being unable to get workers to help the U.S. territory recover.

San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz is answering with her own tweets. She declined to engage in the tit-for-tat, but instead called for a united focus on the people who need help

Mr. Trump’s tweets were a biting attack on the leader of a community in crisis. After more than a week of desperation, many were still unable to access essentials including food and water.