Backlash after comedian at Trump rally calls Puerto Rico 'island of garbage'
A comedian at a Donald Trump rally has called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage", sparking furious reactions from fellow Republicans as well as Democrats. The comedian, Tony Hinchcliffe, was among the stars who turned out for the event at Madison Square Garden in New York. He also made a series of jokes that leant on racist stereotypes.
Trump Rally Speaker Tony Hinchcliffe Calls Puerto Rico ‘Floating Island Of Garbage’—Campaign, GOP Lawmakers React
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, one of the openers for former President Donald Trump at his Madison Square Garden rally on Sunday, referred to Puerto Rico as “a floating island of garbage,” a joke that drew immediate criticism from Democrats and two Florida Republicans—and led Trump’s campaign to distance itself.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny signaled support for Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday, sharing a clip on social media ...
Newsweek has contacted Hinchcliffe via his manager's email address for comment. The joke, which Hinchcliffe said was taken ...
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