On the recordSeptember 19, 2018
The truth is people that died because the Trump administration did not pay attention.
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Carmen Yulin Cruz
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transcripts.cnn.comCarmen Yulin Cruz: “The truth is people that died because the Trump administration did not pay attention.”
Editor's note · Context
Carmen Yulin Cruz criticizes the Trump administration for its lack of attention to the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, implying it contributed to deaths.
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