975: What Would Happen If Trump Freed Puerto Rico?

What if I told you the U.S. spends over $40 billion a year propping up a colony that doesn’t want to be part of America? That’s right. In this episode, we dive into the explosive topic of Puerto Rican independence - not as some far-off hypothetical, but as a moral, political, and economic crisis happening right now under our noses. Why isn’t this making national headlines? Because the truth threatens the status quo. Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "Unlock the secret to a healthier heart, increased energy levels, and transform your cardiovascular fitness like never before.": CardioMiracle.com/TBNS Puerto Rico isn’t some willing stepchild of the United States. It’s a nation that never asked to be adopted, much less controlled by unelected bureaucrats via an economic junta installed by Washington. This episode peels back the curtain on the PROMESA Act, the U.S. occupation, and the colonial mindset that’s been force-fed to Puerto Ricans for over 100 years. Javier Hernandez joins me to tell the truth most media won’t touch. But we don’t stop at history. We talk dollars and cents: what it’s costing you, the American taxpayer. Spoiler alert - independence would save the U.S. over $600 billion in the long run. That’s money we could be using to fix our roads, support our veterans, or reduce the deficit. Why aren’t more fiscal conservatives talking about this? We also break down the cultural clash at play. Javier makes it crystal clear - Puerto Ricans are not assimilating. They don’t want to be the 51st state. They want dignity, sovereignty, and economic opportunity on their own terms. So the real question becomes: are we going to be the empire we fought to escape from? By the end of this episode, you’ll see why Puerto Rican independence isn’t just some niche issue. It’s a test of our values, our fiscal sanity, and our respect for liberty. This is one of the most powerful and eye-opening conversations we’ve had on The Brian Nichols Show – and it’s one that every American needs to hear. ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (CardioMiracle.com/TBNS) for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being! 📧Submit Listener Questions to [e-mail] to hear your questions and perspectives answered and shared each and every week!  🎙️ WATCH The Brian Nichols Show, available on YouTube & Rumble. With over 975 episodes featuring local candidates, elected officials, economists, CEOs, and more, each show educates, enlightens, and informs. 🔗Follow Brian on social media: X.com/Twitter (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/twitter) & Facebook (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/facebook) 🔔 Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to The Brian Nichols Show for more captivating interviews and insights into common sense solutions for local problems! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices