'I stand in solidarity with the people of Puerto Rico who have been suffering and struggling under this very corrupt government for far too long,' Gabbard said
"I stand in solidarity with the people of Puerto Rico who have been suffering and struggling under this very corrupt government for far too long," Gabbard told CNN's Nick Paton Walsh in an interview from San Juan."They are saying enough is enough. I join them in calling for this governor's resignation. They can then begin to find a leader who will truly listen to their concerns and work for their interests.
— Tulsi Gabbard July 20, 2019 Mass protests erupted after Puerto Rico's Center for Investigative Journalism published leaked chats between Rosselló and his inner circle, including profanity-laced, homophobic and misogynistic messages about fellow politicians, members of the media and celebrities. Rosselló has rejected calls to resign. Gabbard flew to the island on Friday, and on Saturday told CNN,"I'm doing what I can to lift this up to the national conversation.
— Elizabeth Warren July 19, 2019 New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker and Ohio Rep. Tim Ryan on Saturday echoed the calls for the governor to resign, and California Sen. Kamala Harris signaled her support for protesters. In a tweet on Saturday, former Vice President Joe Biden called Rosselló's comments shameful but stopped short of calling for his resignation.The 2020 candidates are among the many politicians putting pressure on Rosselló to leave office. Democratic New York Reps.
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