Checked in with O’Rourke campaign. Press secretary tells me, “We are reporting to FBI.”
This is a death threat, Representative. Clearly, you shouldn't own an AR-15—and neither should anyone else.
Leyla Santiago
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Leyla Santiago
@leylasantiago
Journalist. Puerto Rican. Florida Gator. Coffee Addict. Snickers & Nutella Lover.
Washington, DC
Joined June 2009
- This is Natalio. He died in Puerto Rico when the machine he used to breath stopped working- lack of power. His daughter told me, "It's a shame that it took an institution like Harvard to shine a light on what we've been saying all along." Natalio's Story: cnn.com/2018/03/15/pol…
- In Puerto Rico today-- 83% still without power. About 1/3 without water.
- A month ago today. Haven't left PR. Still telling the stories of the people on the island I call home.
- Numbers from PR: 48 certified deaths after Maria 83 percent still without power 1/3 still without clean water 3.4 million US citizens
- Struck up a conversation w/Glorimarie Peña in Old San Juan. Regarding Hurricane María response, she told me, “It’s not that we weren’t treated like US citizens, it’s that we weren’t even treated like humans.”
- BREAKING: Gov. Rossello has resigned vía FB live, after 12 days of protests by people of the island demanding he step down. He says he will step down Friday, Aug 2.
- Ryan Booker is not Puerto Rican. He is from Texas. He is here on vacation, and decided to join the people of Puerto Rico in support, as they demand the resignation of the governor.
- Welp, it’s my last day at CNN. Taking a break and walking away filled with gratitude. Thank you to the colleagues who helped me tell such important stories and to those who shared their stories with me. It has been quite the journey. Thank you.
00:00 - Called 7 mayors in Puerto Rico to ask, "Are you prepared for another storm (since hurricane season begins tomorrow)?" My notes...
- This is Natalio. He died in Puerto Rico when the machine he used to breath stopped working- lack of power. His daughter told me, "It's a shame that it took an institution like Harvard to shine a light on what we've been saying all along." Natalio's Story: cnn.com/2018/03/15/pol…
- I may never find the words.The word "nightmare" just "doesn't seem to be enough," CNN's @leylasantiago says in Puerto Rico. "I haven't been able to find the words."
- My family is ok. My hometown is not.I was able to hear my family say “we survived.” CNN’s @leylasantiago revisits hometown in Puerto Rico snpy.tv/2wpkSpB
- 13 yr old Brendan Gomez starts high school in a few months. He asked @BetoORourke... what would you do to make sure we feel safe when we enter the classroom? Response:
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