Multiple congressional offices are lobbying President Trump to make Puerto Rico an independent country, Daily Mail reports.
The outlet reports that two offices possess a draft executive order to transition the island territory into a sovereign nation.
Transitioning Puerto Rico to independence would reportedly save the United States $617 billion.
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Daily Mail reports:
One individual familiar with the document’s origins said at least two members of Congress have a copy of the draft, which DailyMail.com has obtained and reviewed.
A source familiar with the document’s existence disclosed that it is also in the possession of Secretary of State
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