Donald Trump recently stated that he talked to the president of Puerto Rico. This claim was highlighted in a post dated October 4, 2025, showing Trump referring to Puerto Rico's leadership. However, Puerto Rico does not have a "president" as it is a U.S. territory governed by a governor, not a president, which creates confusion in the statement.
In past references, Trump has also confused or misspoken about Puerto Rico's status, sometimes incorrectly referring to it as a country or separating it from the U.S. mainland. This aligns with previous instances where he has talked about Puerto Rico in an imprecise or dismissive manner.
So, while Trump said he talked to the president of Puerto Rico, this statement is misleading considering the political status and leadership structure of Puerto Rico as a U.S. territory, which is governed by a governor, not a president.
