Trump: Puerto Rico in ‘Deep Trouble’, Says Island Has 'Massive Debt'

Investing.com - President Donald Trump said Monday Puerto Rico is in "deep trouble", as it faces large-scale devastation in the wake of Hurricane Maria.Trump said deliveries of food, water and medical supplies are being handled well.But he also said that the US territory must deal with “billions of dollars” of debt it owes “Wall Street.”It was the first comment by Trump on Puerto Rico since hours before the hurricane hit last week.The comments have attracted condemnation for their lack of empathy.Governor Ricardo Rosselló has warned that the island is on the brink of a “humanitarian crisis.”