Newsroom starts now. Hello. Im fredricka whitfield. Crews now scrambling to reach survivors after an earthquake killed at least 235 people. The first pictures of the rescues coming in to cnn right now. Take a look at this. We understand this to be a little girl who is on that stretcher being pulled out of the rubble of a collapsed building. It reportedly took them hours just to locate her under need that fallen concrete. Scenes like this are playing out across the quake zone right now. The earthquake struck equadors central coast. There are no reports of any americans killed. Joining me right now, cnn Latin America Affairs editor rafael romo. So these rescuers really are up against a very tough situation with these giant pieces of concrete, buildings that have collapsed. Yes, thats a very good point. Just to put it in perspective, the earthquake hit just before 7 00 p. M. Last night. There are great areas in the country that are essentially in communication with the rest of the country. Now, the epicenter was in the northwest part of ecuador but the best known City International has been affected and were getting images like this one, a bridge collapsed on top of drivers, people trapped in their cars and at least one person died there. Officially, fred, at this hour, the number of fatalities stand at 235. Theres more than 1500 people injured and we have six provinces that are under a state of emergency right now. But again, it seems to me that its too soon for authorities to get a real sense of the magnitude of this catastrophe. A lot of the coastal areas, they have had torrential rains for the last several weeks because of the el nino phenomenon. We already had unstable ground. Add to that, this earthquake. We have these images coming to us. Already countries have promised help and are sending help. Water is a great necessity. Right now authorities have already sent 10,000 soldiers and 4600 police to help in the rescue efforts. Thats the priority right now. Its less than 24 hours after the earthquake hit. Wow. These are incredible images. This is really devastating for so many people when you see the images of the collapsed bridge and those crushed vehicles. Your mind cant help but take you to San Francisco years ago with that very huge earthquake. But this indeed with the many thousands of reinforcements you mentioned, it really is going to take quite the effort to reach as many possible victims who might be alive in all of this crushed debris. One quick final point, these are images from the city that is the size of chicago, 2. 7 million people. Thanks, rafael. Appreciate it. Meantime, here in the United States, its the final countdown in new york, just two days before that states primary. From the center of this delegaterich race, cnn Jeremy Diamond is live where donald trump is meeting with people at the New York Military Academy and bren is in brooklyn where Bernie Sanders holds a rally in just a couple of hours. Sanders strategy seems to be following the money. Specifically, clintons money. Sanders told dana bash how he believes clintons wealthy donors have tainted her policy decisions. Can you point to a decision that Hillary Clinton has made as senator that shows she favored banks because of the donations she received . As a matter of fact, she voted for a bad bankruptcy legislation. And whether that is a result of contributions from wall street or elsewhere, no one can say that, dana. But what i will also repeat to you is the most important issue is what is your stand on wall street . Youre not going to have a government that represents all of us so long as you have candidates like Hillary Clinton depending on big money interest. Lets go to brooklyn. Weve seen huge crowds and this has become the norm, has it not, especially for Bernie Sanders there in new york. Is the campaign expecting the same . It sure looks like it so far. Reporter you are absolutely right. They are expecting huge crowds as they are getting used to here in their home town of brooklyn. Thank goodness for gorgeous weather. Thats only fueling the crowds. We actually talked to a Bernie Campaign person. They were lining up at 9 30 this morning. Hes not speaking until 4 00. Remember, last week in manhattan, he had an estimated 27,000 people well, thats certainly going to pale in comparison as you see here especially since there is a bigger space to field. Fr fred . Brynn, what about this emboldened statement that is being made about Bernie Sanders on the twoday event with George Clooney in los angeles and in San Francisco raking in millions of dollars and Bernie Sanders saying, this is a reflection of her policy making. Reporter definitely. Its something that Bernie Sanders has served as a talking point really from day one in his campaign. Its something that resonates with voters not only here in Brooklyn Today that we talked to but also across the country. Just yesterday, one Hillary Clinton went to that fundraiser in california, which you mentioned not too long ago being held by George Clooney. They were throwing 1,000 bills at her motorcade. Brynn gingras, thank you. A lot of money in the form of dollar bills being hurled in the streets there in los angeles. Okay. So fresh off his loss to ted cruz in wyoming, donald trump wrapped up a raucous rally into new york, claiming that the system is rigged and thats why he didnt push harder for delegates in wyoming and fired yet another shot at Hillary Clinton using his latest nickname for her, crooked hillary. You know the story. Its crooked hillary. Shes as crooked as they come. And ill tell you what, we are going to beat her so badly. Joining me right now from staten island, jerea jeremy dia. Preaching to the choir with voters already deciding who they want to vote for . Reporter it certainly seems that donald trump has officially branded Hillary Clinton. He brought this crooked hillary up yesterday in watertown, new york, and now in staten island. Jeb bush was known as low energy and ted cruz and lying ted. He needs to be able to lynch the nomination and been slamming the rnc, talking about how it would be a rough july if he doesnt get the nomination. Certainly hes saying that, you know, he could play the game to be able to get these delegates but it seems like he doesnt just doesnt want to. I dont want to play the rule game. I tell you what, we live in a democracy and its all about getting the bosses out. So there you have it. Donald trump has warned about a rough july and talked about how the potential for riots in the past talking about the rnc convention. Today, donald trump says he doesnt think there will be and doesnt think there should be any violence during the Republican National convention this summer. Jeremy diamond, well check back with you from staten island. Thank you so much. Coming up next, peter king of new york weighing in on the president ial primary race in his state and hes making clear his feelings about senator ted cruz. You called him a phony once before. Yeah, a phony, fraud and probably other things, too. Ever since the government shut down and talking to people in washington, seeing him in action and then the whole remark about new york values, i just dont trust him. I dont think he should be president. Hey sweetie, its time. Eye of the tiger tv anncr good afternoon everyone. Morning rituals are special. When you share what you love. With who you love. Kelloggs frosted flakes. Theyre grrreat its everything youve always wanted. And you work hard to keep it that way. Sometimes, maybe too hard. 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Peter king has been in office for nearly four decades and i started off by asking him about the battle for his state and how pivotal of a role it plays in this years nomination process. Weve never seen a real republican primary and democratic primaries. Campaigning is having an impact, people are talking about it, certainly donald trump has been john kasich keeps appearing and is going to make a better showing than people may think. As far as Bernie Sanders and clinton, it seems that hillary may be stretching the lead and the turnout hes been getting at Washington Square park, that was monumental. Its bill clinton that is going to be on long island today and going to hempstead, Chelsea Clinton has been here. Ted cruz has made a few forays. Not too successful. Hes out in wyoming. Trump and Bernie Sanders as they liven this up and any time bill or hillary is involved, they makes it exciting. How do you think its going to turn out on tuesday . I think its going to turn out better than people thought. I certainly think hillary is going to win. Bernie sanders has the base and enthusiasm. And there are good numbers for her and as far as the liberal base of the party, thats basically Washington Square park located, too, near greenwich village, lower manhattan, those people with Bernie Sanders, the angry left, if you want to call it that, or dedicated left, i think in an ordinary time, that would be hard for hillary to get them back voting for her in november. Maybe donald trump will get them back to work. Its interesting, again seeing that size turnout and seeing that the base of the party, the liberal base of the party definitely seems to be with Bernie Sanders. And how about you, youre a republican, you supported marco rubio and then youve had some strong sentiments about ted cruz and donald trump. Have you made up your mind about who you are leaning toward . No, i really havent. I vote on tuesday. As far as endorsing anyone, not yet. Ted cruz, i can never endorse ted cruz. I have too many differences with him. Youve called him a phony before. Yes, probably other things, too. Ever since the government shut down, talking to people in washington, and then the remarks about new york values, i just dont trust him, i think hes really tapped into something and they have the potential to reach voters, republicans ordinarily wouldnt be able to reach. Blue collar people, people in the neighborhoods, people who voted for ronald reagan, that type of voter. Then he needlessly, by attacking john mccain, president bush and mocking a disabled reporter, those all cross the line. But if he can clean up his act and get more substance two what hes saying, because of Hillary Clintons high negatives, so far hes not been able to put that together. As far as john kasich, john kasich is qualified and can make a very good president. I just dont know if he is within shouting distance. I hope john stays in it. Who knows what will happen at the convention. You hope john kasich stays in it because his influence does what in terms of giving republicans choices, is he kind of a stabilizer when it comes down to issues or even his demeanor. Why do you hope he stays in it . Yeah, i think to even be considered at this stage at the convention, assuming the convention becomes deadlocked, especially now that paul ryan is out of the race has taken himself out, it would have to be somebody who has run. And the others have already dropped out to reach back to any of them. So john would be a legitimate alternative. Certainly, again, if donald trump cant get it, john kasich would be a far better alternative than ted cruz. I think ted cruz would hopelessly divide the party. And im not part of a stop trump movement. Im not getting into that. If he doesnt make it, if he cant make it, theres a tremendous amount of people who would not want those votes to go to ted cruz and john kasich would be a legitimate alternative. And theres more in the next hour. Well have more of our conversation with congressman peter king as he stresses his concern on how the race has divided the Republican Party and his thoughts on why he decided not to make a run for the nomination. All right. Stay with us. All day tuesday, especially for our special coverage of the new york primary. Still ahead, north korea weighing in on u. S. Politics. Why a top official there is calling donald trump absurd. That exclusive interview, next. Every Auto Insurance policy has a number. But not every Insurance Company understands the life behind it. Those who have served our nation. Have earned the very best service in return. Usaa. We know what it means to serve. Get an Auto Insurance quote and see why 92 of our members plan to stay for life. 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Whether republicans or democrats take power, it has nothing to do aout it. U. S. Politicians have always had a hostile access the internet. State media doesnt cover details of the u. S. President ial campaign. The average person wouldnt even recognize any of the candidates. In recent months, each has spoken out against north Koreas Nuclear and missile programs. Good to be with you. Donald trump shocked people when he said that japan and south korea could arm themselves with Nuclear Weapons. Japan has a problem with that. Maybe they would in fact be better off if they defend themselves from north korea. With nukes . Including with nukes. Reporter what is north koreas response . Translator its absurd and illogical. It would tell its allies to have Nuclear Weapons. Isnt this a double standard . Pyongyang has not officially responded to trumps remarks. Last week, north korea propaganda adopted the voice of Abraham Lincoln scolding president obama and even in a country known for rhetoric, he believes trumps ideology is dangerous. Trumps remarks give us a deeper look at americas hostile policy against my country, he says. Simply put, americas hostile acts against us are making the situation on the Korean Peninsula worse. He warn as policy like trump would only escalate north Koreas Nuclear arms race. North korea reached out to the United States and asked for peace talks but washington rejected that request when north korea refused to put its Nuclear Program on the table saying even if a deal was worked out. Will ripley, thank you so much. Still ahead, Bernie Sanders supporters showering Hillary Clintons car with dollar bills protesting her big buck donors and fancy fundraisers. Well talk about all of that next. Dont let dust and allergies get between you and lifes beautiful moments. With flonase allergy relief, they wont. 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