Puerto Rico Senator to Newsmax: Trump Is the Candidate for Change

Shadow U.S. Sen. Zoraida Buxo Santiago of Puerto Rico told Newsmax on Friday that when it comes to the 2024 presidential election, “the candidate for change is definitely Donald J. Trump.”

Following the controversial remarks about Puerto Rico by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe on Sunday at a Trump rally, many citizens of the island have distanced themselves from Trump. Buxo said that Trump has been very clear “that he respects the people of Puerto Rico’s will.”

The topic of Puerto Rico statehood and voting rights is something that will come up with whomever wins the White House. Buxo Santiago said citizens will be “holding a plebiscite during the general election next week.”

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