President Donald Trump has dismissed five members of Puerto Rico's Financial Oversight and Management Board, including Arthur J. Gonzalez, Cameron McKenzie, Betty A. Rosa, Juan A. Sabater, and Luis A. Ubiñas. The White House cited inefficiency, ineffectiveness, and exorbitant salaries as reasons for the removals. The board, established to oversee Puerto Rico's fiscal recovery, has been criticized for its management, particularly regarding the island's electric utility and ongoing bankruptcy processes. The move has sparked concerns about the White House's increased involvement in Puerto Rico's financial affairs and potential disruption of the bankruptcy proceedings. Some officials, including Assured president Dominic Frederico, expressed optimism about the decision. The dismissals also follow criticism from far-right influencer Laura Loomer, an unofficial adviser to Trump, who had publicly attacked the board. Puerto Rico remains a key pharmaceutical manufacturing hub, producing more biologics than any US state, with companies like Amgen manufacturing nearly half of their medications on the island. The oversight board has yet to inform Judge Swain about the dismissals, raising questions about the legal and procedural implications of the White House's intervention.