The race is basically tied in Florida, so.
And, just in case it wasn't clear this Puerto Rico aid was all about the election in Florida, Trump makes it clear:
"Biden's devastated the island of Puerto Rico."
"We're bringing Puerto Rico back and we'll have it very quickly," Trump says, campaigning again from the WH podium.
Reminder: it's Republicans who oppose statehood for Puerto Rico.
.@johnrobertsFox asks about the obvious: "Why 46 days before the election?"
Trump: "We've been working on it for a long time to get it passed. Very tough to get things passed Democrats."
@johnrobertsFox Another reminder:
@johnrobertsFox .@jonkarl points out the obvious election season reversal, notes that Trump had complained about corruption in Puerto Rico and vowed not to approve more aid.
@johnrobertsFox @jonkarl INBOX: Biden Latino Advisor @TatianaMattaUS responds to Trump's gambit, calls the sudden aid for Puerto Rico a "desperate, political stunt."
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