Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe faces backlash after calling Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage" during a rally for Donald Trump.
Tony Hinchcliffe later remarked, "these Latinos, they love making babies," igniting widespread criticism from politicians and celebrities alike. The Trump campaign quickly distanced itself from his comments. Read More...
During a Donald Trump rally at Madison Square Garden, comedian Tony Hinchcliffe faced backlash after referring to Puerto Rico as a "floating island of garbage." Before Trump took the stage, Hinchcliffe further commented, "These Latinos, they love making babies," and made inappropriate remarks about their stance on family planning.
The comments ignited widespread condemnation, including from Republicans. Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar, who represents Miami, voiced her disapproval on X (formerly Twitter), writing, "This rhetoric does not reflect GOP values. Puerto Rico sent over 48,000 soldiers to Vietnam and received more than 345 Purple Hearts. This bravery deserves respect. Educate yourself!"
Democratic Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, of Puerto Rican heritage, responded during a livestream with Tim Walz, Kamala Harris's running mate, saying, "When you hear someone calling Puerto Rico 'floating garbage,' that's how they view you. It's also what they think about anyone with a lower income." Read More..
In response, Hinchcliffe defended himself on X, accusing Ocasio-Cortez of having "no sense of humor" and claiming he enjoys visiting Puerto Rico. Following the incident, rapper Bad Bunny voiced his support for Kamala Harris, highlighting the importance of the election for Puerto Rican voters. Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi, known for his song *Despacito*, also condemned Hinchcliffe's remarks on Instagram, stating, "Racism isn't the way forward." Read More..