Name: Humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico escalates as Trump defends his efforts
Uploaded: Wed Sep 27 2017 11:11:22 GMT+0000 (UTC)
Duration: 3 min
Description: Desperation and frustration are growing by the minute in Puerto Rico one week after Hurricane Maria, with lines for gas and water stretching for blocks and thousands still in emergency shelters. President Trump, facing criticism for his administration’s response, is sending in more help. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY from San Juan.

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Sept. 27, 201703:00