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Racist Joke at Trump Rally Draws Backlash from Puerto Rican Voters and Leaders

Racist Joke at Trump Rally Draws Backlash from Puerto Rican Voters and Leaders

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Stand-up comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made a joke at a Trump rally referring to Puerto Rico as a "floating island of garbage". He also made comments about Latinos "loving to make babies" and likened their presence to an "invasion of the country". The remarks sparked a swift backlash from the Puerto Rican diaspora, with many people expressing outrage and denouncing the comments as racist.

James David Vance
Republican Party
1. Wild that a vice presidential candidate [Democrat Tim Walz] would take time out of his 'busy schedule' to analyze a joke taken out of context to make it seem racist.
Marjorie Taylor Greene
Republican Party
1. It took a comedian to force these issues to the forefront … Democrats and the complicit media are trying to cancel Tony Hinchcliffe as they continue on their communist agenda to destroy free speech instead of fixing anything.
Maria Elvira Salazar
Republican Party
1. This rhetoric does not reflect [my party's] values. Puerto Rico sent 48,000-plus soldiers to Vietnam, with over 345 Purple Hearts awarded. This bravery deserves respect.
Carlos Gimenez
Republican Party
1. This is not a joke. It's completely classless & in poor taste. Puerto Rico is the crown jewel of the Caribbean & home to many of the most patriotic Americans I know.
Rick Scott
Republican Party
1. This joke bombed for a reason. It's not funny and it's not true. Puerto Ricans are amazing people and amazing Americans!
Joe Biden
Democratic Party
1. It's beneath any president, but that's what we're getting used to. That's why this election is so important.
Kamala Harris
Democratic Party
1. He is focused and actually fixated on his grievances, on himself and on dividing our country.
Pedro Pierluisi
1. Garbage is what came out of Tony Hinchcliffe's mouth.