After Pres. Shitstain Said Not One Word, Mexico Withdraws TX Aid Offer After Quake, Katia

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Still, the government made it clear that aid would be offered nonetheless. “[W]e have offered the US government all the help and cooperation that can be provided by the different Mexican governmental agencies to deal with the impacts of this natural disaster, as good neighbors should always do in times of difficulty,” officials said.

That changed Monday, when the government was forced to prioritize domestic aid over international assistance. Both Mexican and U.S. press seized upon the timing of the rescission, which followed Trump’s delayed response to Mexico’s initial offer from U.S. officials, and after Trump himself failed to offer Mexico condolences over the country’s twin tragedies. English-language publications CNBC and the Guardian both noted the timing, while a number of Mexican and U.S. journalists pointed to the same thing on Twitter.

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Some also highlighted the difference between Trump’s approach and that of President Enrique Peña Nieto, who expressed condolences not only to Texas, but to Florida, which is currently grappling with the remnants of Hurricane Irma. The storm struck this weekend, wreaking havoc and leaving millions without power. In a tweet Sunday, Peña Nieto reached out to the state’s residents and offered his support.

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While Trump has yet to weigh in, others have responded to Mexico’s initial offer; Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott (R) both thanked the country, although it took Tillerson over a week to formally respond. A spokesperson for Abbott also acknowledged the rescission, thanking Mexico for its efforts and support.

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https://thinkprogress.org/aid-texas-mexico-trump-65198a45ec4a/

[Rhiannon12866]

1. Holy #%$! WTF is wrong with him??!!

I was just thinking tonight how generous it was of Mexico to offer to help Texas after the devastating hurricane - when they're dealing with their own national crisis. And I was hoping that we'd offer to reciprocate for our closest neighbor. That's what friends and neighbors do - like when Canada took care of Americans forced to land there on 9/11. I'll never forget that generosity, either. Is Trump even human??