2,975 people on the island died in the disaster. Trump claimed that the death toll was exaggerated by a Democrat conspiracy.

Trump later addressed his throwing paper towels into a crowd by saying, “They had these beautiful, soft towels. Very good towels.” 

Despite claiming that he’s the best thing that ever happened to Puerto Rico, he withheld disaster relief funding.

NBC News – Trump Defends Throwing Paper Towels to Hurricane Survivors in Puerto Rico
Business Insider – Trump is reportedly upset about old video footage showing him throwing rolls of paper towels at first-responders in Puerto Rico