Jon Favreau, a former speechwriter for President Barack Obama Barack Hussein ObamaObama calls on Senate not to fill Ginsburg's vacancy until after election Senate Republicans face tough decision on replacing Ginsburg Cruz: Trump should nominate a Supreme Court justice next week MORE, fired back on Saturday at President Trump's tweet telling Puerto Rico residents not to believe the so-called "fake news" media, calling the president a "f------ dolt."

"They're not watching the news because they no longer have televisions, power, or homes, you f------ dolt," Favreau tweeted.

They're not watching the news because they no longer have televisions, power, or homes, you fucking dolt. https://t.co/ZXKnjGamme — Jon Favreau (@jonfavs) September 30, 2017

In a series of tweets spanning Saturday, Trump defended his administration's response to Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and accused the media of downplaying — and even undermining — relief efforts on the island.

ADVERTISEMENT

Trump came under scrutiny this week over his administration's relief efforts in Puerto Rico, which were ramped up Thursday, more than a week after Hurricane Maria struck the island.

Most residents remain without power, and necessities like food and fuel are scarce. Trump is set to visit Puerto Rico on Tuesday.