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Pictures of Donald Trump throwing paper towel rolls at Puerto Ricans

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  • Johnny Simon
By Johnny Simon

Deputy Photo Editor

Published This article is more than 2 years old.

US president Donald Trump visited hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico today (Oct. 2), where he was photographed handing out flashlights and throwing paper towels into a crowd. More than 90% of the island lacks electricity.

AP Photo/Evan Vucci
President Donald Trump tosses paper towels into a crowd as he hands out supplies at Calvary Chapel, Oct. 3, in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.
AP Photo/Evan Vucci
President Donald Trump tosses paper towels into a crowd as he hands out supplies at Calvary Chapel.
Reuters/Jonathan Ernst
U.S. President Donald Trump hands out bags of rice.
Reuters/Jonathan Ernst
U.S. President Donald Trump visits a distribution center while surveying hurricane damage in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Reuters/Jonathan Ernst
U.S. President Donald Trump sits between Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello and first lady Melania Trump, as he receives a briefing on hurricane damage at Muniz Air National Guard Base.

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