After saying yesterday he wouldn't waive the Jones Act for Puerto Rico, under pressure Trump has finally waived it this morning. Good.
— Melissa McEwan (@Shakestweetz) September 28, 2017
But still. This is better than stubbornly refusing to hold fast to his previous position.
— Melissa McEwan (@Shakestweetz) September 28, 2017
But the only thing that worked was pressure -- and sustained pressure will be needed to extend the window long beyond 10 measly days.
— Melissa McEwan (@Shakestweetz) September 28, 2017
It will never stop being horrifying to me that the United States President has to be shamed and cajoled into doing the right thing, on even what would be the most basic, reflexive decisions for any previous president of either party. Fuck Donald Trump and his stubborn malice forever. He is a stain on this nation.
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