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Donald Trump cancels Poland trip to focus on US hurricane

US President Donald Trump (R), said he will send Vice President Mike Pence (L) to Poland for World War II anniversary commemorations. [AFP]

President Donald Trump on Thursday canceled his trip to attend World War II anniversary commemorations in Poland, saying he needs to deal with the approaching Hurricane Dorian.

"To ensure that all resources of the federal government are focused on the arriving storm, I have decided to send our vice president, Mike Pence, to Poland this weekend in my place," he said at the White House.

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