Washington (CNN) Puerto Rico experienced a 6.4 magnitude earthquake on Tuesday and endured hundreds of subsequent tremors. And while President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on the island to deal with the aftermath, he hasn't spoken or tweeted about the disaster that took place on the US territory.

The earthquakes have left roughly two-thirds of the islands without electricity and 32 of the subsequent temblors have been a magnitude 4 and above. On Wednesday, Trump approved an emergency declaration on the US territory, authorizing the Federal Emergency Management Agency to assist. A public health emergency was also declared by Health and Human Services.

The White House press office, which did put out a statement on the earthquakes, said they speak for the President when asked why Trump hasn't said anything publicly himself about the disaster.

Trump's public silence has persisted even though he often publicly comments on natural disasters in the US and abroad.

Since taking office, the President has tweeted public statements on similar seismic events in California and Mexico. He's also sent thoughts and prayers to those affected by tornadoes, storms and wildfires in Alabama, Ohio, Oklahoma, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Nebraska, Missouri and Tennessee. Most recently, he sent " love " to Australia as the country battles wildfires.

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