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Trump rejects Puerto Rico hurricane death toll, blames Dems

<p>President Donald Trump is rejecting the official death toll from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, arguing without evidence that "3,000 people did not die" and calling it a move by Democrats to make him look bad.</p>

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Trump rejects Puerto Rico hurricane death toll, blames Dems

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Brighton Beach parkgoers take to social media to get Grady Playground fixed

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<p>President Donald Trump is rejecting the official death toll from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, arguing without evidence that "3,000 people did not die" and calling it a move by Democrats to make him look bad.</p>