Trump Administration Blocked Investigation Into Why Hurricane Aid For Puerto Rico Was Halted
The Trump administration delayed giving Puerto Rico roughly $20 billion in relief funds after the 2017 hurricane, according to a report released by the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s inspector general on Thursday. Congress set aside around $67 billion in aid for the hurricane, but only about $17.8 billion, or less than a third of the amount, has been disbursed. Access to HUD information was delayed or denied, and consequently the funds did not reach Puerto Rico, the IG said in his report. Ben Carson, former HUD Secretary, and other former department officials declined interviews...