In viral news this week, the Puerto Rican community is reeling after comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s recent remarks at a Trump rally in New York, where he callously referred to Puerto Rico as an “island of garbage.” This comment, made during an 11-minute set, has ignited widespread condemnation from activists and celebrities who argue it trivializes Puerto Rican culture and identity.
Hinchcliffe reportedly tested his jokes at a comedy club the night before the rally, but they fell flat, eliciting only awkward chuckles from a small audience at The Stand in NewYork. However, the following day, he repeated the same quip during the televised rally at Madison Square Garden, provoking outrage and backlash against Trump’s campaign just days before the presidential election.
Celebrities such as Fat Joe, Bad Bunny, Jennifer Lopez, and Ricky Martin have publicly criticized Hinchcliffe’s remarks. Bad Bunny emphasized that humor should never come at the expense of marginalized communities, while Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin expressed their discontent through social media, highlighting the impact of such jokes on Puerto Rican identity.
In response to the growing fallout, Trump’s campaign has attempted to distance itself from the controversy. A campaign adviser stated that Hinchcliffe’s comments do not reflect the views of Trump or the campaign. This damage-control effort comes amidst criticism from various political figures, including Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who condemned Hinchcliffe’s jokes as offensive and pointed to Trump’s previous handling of Hurricane Maria as a sign of insensitivity toward Puerto Rican citizens.
As the election approaches, the remarks threaten to undermine Trump’s support among Latino voters, particularly those of Puerto Rican heritage, in battleground states where he is in a tight race with Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.
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people should have known this about DT because he doesn’t hide it, and he was always racist and since no one can nor have the guts to say no that’s not really nice basically saying no to him. He can’t change and never will.