Members of Congress appear to be lobbying President Donald Trump to make Puerto Rico an independent country, it was reported Friday.
A seven-page draft executive order for the plan — apparently drawn up by a congressional office and leaders of Puerto Rico secessionist efforts — says the island’s independence would result in $617.8 billion in savings for the U.S., the Daily Mail reported.
Puerto Rico also would be provided with the necessary resources for economic self-sufficiency, the outlet reported.
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