U.S. Won't Grant Protected Status To Bahamians Fleeing Dorian Damage

The transcript discusses the impact of Hurricane Dorian on the Bahamas, highlighting the devastation and displacement of over 70,000 people. The US considered granting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Bahamian evacuees, a status previously used for Haitians after the 2010 earthquake. The Bahamian government reported significant casualties and missing persons, with numbers fluctuating as data was cross-referenced. President Trump stated that Bahamians could evacuate to the US with proper documentation.

What natural disaster led to the Obama administration granting TPS to Haitians?

What did President Donald Trump say about Bahamians evacuating to the US?