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The Latest: Trump cites ‘great job’ in helping Puerto Rico

Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz speaks with a man as she arrives at San Francisco hospital in the Rio Piedras area of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, as about 35 patients are evacuated after the failure of an electrical plant. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti)
Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz speaks with a man as she arrives at San Francisco hospital in the Rio Piedras area of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, as about 35 patients are evacuated after the failure of an electrical plant. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti) Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz speaks with a man as she arrives at San Francisco hospital in the Rio Piedras area of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, as about 35 patients are evacuated after the failure of an electrical plant. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti)

By Associated Press 2 min read

BRANCHBURG, N.J. (AP) – The Latest on President Donald Trump and Puerto Rico (all times local):

8:35 a.m.

President Donald Trump says his administration has “done a great job with the almost impossible situation in Puerto Rico” after Hurricane Maria struck the island.

He’s going after what he calls “politically motivated ingrates” and says “people are now starting to recognize the amazing work” by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the military.

The mayor of the island’s capital city has complained about a slow response to the disaster. And that’s led to some strong words back from the president.