Nelson blasts Scott as Puerto Ricans face loss of emergency housing in Florida
Democrat Nelson is facing a challenge from Republican Scott, who can't run again because of term limits. Nelson was joined by Soto, a Democrat from
They said Scott was all talk and no action on
More than 600 families from
Soto said the options are bleak for families who've been receiving the help. Some may have to return to the island, even though services are still not fully functional after last year's storm. He said he's been helping others get assistance for rental housing deposits from the
Soto faulted Trump and Scott.
"Trump has clearly washed his hands of this terrible tragedy," Soto said. "Here in
Nelson said
He said criticized the state's practice under Scott of raiding an affordable housing trust fund to fill budget holes elsewhere.
Nelson said housing assistance is needed because conditions in
Nelson predicted election consequences as Puerto Ricans now living in
"At the end of the day, what we want to make sure is that our Puerto Rican friends understand that elections have consequences. They know how they've been treated by
He described Trump and Scott as "gran amigos," meaning "great friends."
"No te gusta Trump.
On Friday, Scott said in a statement that Nelson is the one who is all talk and no action when it comes to
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