'I'm here today to stand with and show support for my fellow Americans in Puerto Rico in their stand against corruption, and against a government that has proven it is of, by and for the rich and powerful, leaving the people behind,' Gabbard said
"I'm here today to stand with and show support for my fellow Americans in Puerto Rico in their stand against corruption, and against a government that has proven it is of, by and for the rich and powerful, leaving the people behind," Gabbard said in a campaign statement. In Old San Juan tonight to stand with the people of #PuertoRico against corruption. They deserve a government that serves them. #RickyRenuncia #RickyRenunciaYa pic.twitter.
— 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.
— Elizabeth Warren July 19, 2019 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. Nydia Velázquez and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have joined the chorus of elected officials calling on Rosselló to exit his position.
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