CNN Discussion Hurricane Relief Efforts

Puerto Rico is a haven for rampant corruption, whereas Florida is not. It's a simple fact backed by copious evidence. And this, some argue, is why President Donald Trump has expressed far less enthusiasm about doling out more emergency relief funds to Puerto Rico versus Florida.

But according to Democrat Party strategist and CNN political commentator Maria Cardona, the real reason for Trump's contrasting responses has to do with electoral votes and race.