Hollywood, Politicians Urge for Help for Puerto Rico After 6.4-Magnitude Earthquake
Click here to read the full article.
Politicians and celebrities including Jennifer Lopez, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ava DuVernay took to social media on Tuesday to encourage support for Puerto Rico following a 6.4-magnitude earthquake.
“Waking up to hear the news of the earthquakes in Puerto Rico is breaking my heart,” “Hustlers” star Lopez tweeted. “Please join me in praying for the safety of our brothers and sisters in Puerto Rico. We are resilient and will get through this.”
More from Variety
Waking up to hear the news of the earthquakes in Puerto Rico is breaking my heart. 🇵🇷Please join me in praying for the safety of our brothers and sisters in Puerto Rico 🙏🏼 We are resilient and will get through this. ❤️❤️❤️ #PuertoRicoStrong https://t.co/ElXiPx5qg6
— Jennifer Lopez (@JLo) January 7, 2020
Previously, for 2017’s Hurricane Maria, Lopez worked with her ex-husband Marc Anthony and current boyfriend Alex Rodriguez to host a recovery fundraiser that raised $35 million for Puerto Rico. Both Lopez and Anthony’s parents are from Puerto Rico.
“Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda tweeted, “We were in Puerto Rico when the earthquakes began last week… There are a lot of places in the world that need your attention and prayers. Please spare some for Puerto Rico today.”
We were in Puerto Rico when the earthquakes began last week.
Woke up in New York to texts from family all over the island this morning.
There are a lot of places in the world that need your attention and prayers.
Please spare some for Puerto Rico today. Thank you.— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) January 7, 2020
Director Ava DuVernay (“When They See Us”) tweeted concern for the country and her fan Lizy Criolla, the creator of DuVernay’s fan page.
Puerto Rico on my mind and in my heart today. Especially my dear @lizcriolla. I searched online for a while for viable links to help and support. Not much out there right now. But sharing this. Please add solid leads on how we can help our fellow citizens.https://t.co/CovETCRnMM
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) January 7, 2020
Wesley Snipes tweeted, “Prayers for Puerto Rico. Stay Strong.”
Prayers for Puerto Rico 🙏🏿 stay strong! #puertorico pic.twitter.com/E16T6ExjUn
— WS (@wesleysnipes) January 7, 2020
Hillary Clinton tweeted, “I’m thinking today of our fellow American affected by the earthquakes in Puerto Rico.”
I'm thinking today of our fellow Americans affected by the earthquakes in Puerto Rico. Many families have been left without power and water. If you can, support an organization providing disaster relief here: https://t.co/Y3V8sxR89B
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) January 7, 2020
The Democratic presidential nominees have also weighed in on the matter, urging the Trump administration to take action.
Vermont senator Bernie Sanders wrote, “The Trump administration has failed the people of Puerto Rico.”
The Trump administration has failed the people of Puerto Rico. The island is still rebuilding from Hurricane Maria, which struck the island two years ago. Now Puerto Rico is suffering blackouts after a devastating earthquake. We must do everything we can to help rebuild. https://t.co/jnaZ6b0BXq
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) January 7, 2020
Former tech executive Andrew Yang tweeted, “Puerto Rico has been through too much already. We should forgive their debt, make them a state and rebuild in earnest.”
Puerto Rico has been through too much already. We should forgive their debt, make them a state and rebuild in earnest. https://t.co/nbznCyQveE
— Andrew Yang🧢 (@AndrewYang) January 7, 2020
Minnesota senator Amy Klobuchar asked the administration to “provide all needed disaster relief without delay.”
My thoughts are with Puerto Rico and our fellow Americans affected by this earthquake. The administration must provide all needed disaster relief without delay.https://t.co/xRIH6JRCht
— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) January 7, 2020
Indiana mayor Pete Buttigieg tweeted, “As they rise to overcome another tragedy, Puerto Ricans must be assured that this administration will act quickly to provide any federal support needed.”
My thoughts are with our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico in the wake of last night’s earthquakes. As they rise to overcome another tragedy, Puerto Ricans must be assured that this administration will act quickly to provide any federal support needed.
— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) January 7, 2020
Best of Variety
Sign up for Variety’s Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
