It was on October 3rd, 2017 that then-President Donald Trump visited Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria devastated the island. The hurricane caused widespread destruction and a humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico. During his visit, President Trump met with local officials and surveyed the damage caused by the hurricane firsthand. The response to Hurricane Maria became a topic of controversy as critics argued that federal assistance was inadequate given the magnitude of the disaster and its impact on Puerto Rico's infrastructure and population.