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Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Statement on President Trump’s Inauguration

January 20, 2025

As Puerto Rico’s representative to the U.S. government, the Resident Commissioner is committed to work in a bipartisan way with the President and his Administration to advance Puerto Rico’s interests

WASHINGTON, D.C. Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández issued the following statement on Donald J. Trump’s inauguration as the 47th President of the United States.

“I congratulate President Trump on his inauguration as the 47th President of the United States. As Puerto Rico’s representative to the U.S. government, I look forward to working in a bipartisan way with the President and his Administration to advance Puerto Rico’s economic development, tackle the energy crisis, and ensure equal treatment of federal benefits for Puerto Ricans.”

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Issues: Congress