Trump admin being pushed to DEANNEX Puerto Rico
By ramontomeydw // 2025-03-19
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  • A draft EO proposes transitioning Puerto Rico to independence over 21 months, ending birthright citizenship post-2026 and providing a $36 billion annual fund for 20 years. The move could save the U.S. $617.8 billion over 50 years compared to $1.37 trillion in projected federal spending if Puerto Rico remains a territory.
  • The draft, circulated among officials but not formally endorsed, aligns with Trump's past remarks and contrasts with a 2024 referendum showing 58 percent support for statehood.
  • Puerto Rico, acquired in 1898, has a distinct identity with its own legal system, Spanish language and cultural ties to Latin America despite U.S. citizenship for residents.
  • Critics call the proposal undemocratic, emphasizing Puerto Rico's future – statehood, independence or continued territorial status – must reflect its people's will.
Amid talk of President Donald Trump's prior remarks about annexing Greenland, his second administration is reportedly being lobbied to let go of Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory. This push to "deannex" the island came in the form of a draft executive order (EO) that the Daily Mail obtained a copy of. It outlines a plan to transition Puerto Rico to independence over a period of 21 months. The draft also ends birthright citizenship for those born on the island after Dec. 31, 2026. The EO also earmarks a $36 billion annual transition fund for 20 years, ostensibly to provide Puerto Rico with the resources it needs to become economically self-sufficient. It argues that letting go of the island would save Washington $617.8 billion over the next 50 years, compared to the projected $1.37 trillion in federal spending if Puerto Rico remains a U.S. territory. "Rather than perpetuating indefinite territorial dependence, this approach eliminates wasteful spending, establishes a clear exit strategy and redirects federal resources toward national priorities and domestic programs," the document states. According to the Mail, the White House has not formally endorsed the draft EO. However, it has reportedly circulated among congressional offices and key Trump administration officials – including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. While the draft EO's veracity has not yet been confirmed, it represents a clear effort to pressure the administration to reconsider Puerto Rico's status. It has also reignited long-standing debates about the territory's future. While 58 percent of Puerto Rican voters supported statehood in a 2024 non-binding referendum, only 11 percent favored independence.

From Greenland to Puerto Rico: The U.S. territorial debate heats up

The timing of the draft EO's release also coincides with Trump's earlier remarks about annexing Greenland, a territory currently held by Denmark. Given this, discussions about Puerto Rico's future under Washington have taken center stage. (Related: Greenland reignites push for INDEPENDENCE amid Trump’s renewed interest in purchasing the territory from Denmark.) Puerto Rico was acquired by the U.S. – alongside Cuba, Guam and the Philippines – through the 1898 Treaty of Paris that ended the Spanish-American War. Since then, the territory has long occupied a complex position within the U.S. framework. While its residents are U.S. citizens, the island operates under a Roman legal system; uses Spanish as its primary language; and maintains cultural traditions that align more closely with Latin America than with the mainland United States. Despite its territorial status, Puerto Rico fields its own Olympic teams and beauty pageant contestants, underscoring its distinct national identity. Critics of the de-annexation plan argue that it undermines the democratic will of Puerto Ricans, who have consistently expressed a preference for greater integration with the U.S. rather than separation. Juan Dalmau, secretary general of the Puerto Rico's Independence Party, called the draft an interesting development" but emphasized that any move toward sovereignty must be a democratic process. Gabriella Boffelli, executive director of the Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration, meanwhile dismissed the proposal as baseless. "Any insinuation about a secret plan to force Puerto Rico's independence is completely false," she stated. As the debate unfolds, Puerto Rico's future remains uncertain. Whether the island will remain a U.S. territory, become a state or achieve independence, its unique cultural and historical ties to Latin America will continue to shape its identity. For now, the proposal to de-annex Puerto Rico serves as a reminder of the island's complex relationship with the United States. Visit BigGovernment.news for more similar stories. Watch the video about the 2021 cyberattack that crippled Puerto Rico's power supply. This video is from the Hunter's Point channel on Brighteon.com.

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