Puerto Rican shadow Sen. Zoraida Buxo is set to officially endorse former President Donald Trump during his Tuesday Allentown, Pennsylvania rally, emphasizing Trump’s commitment to addressing Puerto Rico’s statehood status, Breitbart reported.

Buxo’s support highlights a push among Puerto Rican officials for a resolution on the island’s status, with Trump framing himself as a candidate who respects the island’s choice regarding statehood.

NBC News first reported that Buxo, elected in 2021 as a nonpartisan delegate to advocate for Puerto Rican statehood, would join Trump’s campaign rally.

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