Donald Trump Says Puerto Rico Bondholders Should 'Take a Hit'
- Presumptive nominee's view could win over some Republicans
- Speaker Paul Ryan has struggled to get party on board for plan
Donald Trump.
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Donald Trump, President Barack Obama and House Speaker Paul Ryan appear to agree on something: restructuring Puerto Rico’s debt.
Trump said Thursday that Puerto Rico’s debt needs to be addressed, a statement that could give Republicans in Congress some cover to reach a deal over a stalled effort to alleviate the fiscal pressures on the island.