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Comedian at Trump Rally Makes Racist Jokes, Calls Puerto Rico 'Floating Island of Garbage'

Oct 28, 2024, 12:20 AM

At a rally for former President Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden, comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made controversial and racist remarks, calling Puerto Rico a 'floating island of garbage' and making crude jokes about Latinos. The comments have sparked widespread backlash. Puerto Rico's Governor Pedro Pierluisi condemned Hinchcliffe's words, labeling them 'garbage' and stating the comedian should be 'ashamed' of himself. GOP Senator Rick Scott also criticized the joke, calling it 'not funny and not true.' The incident, which received a mixed reaction from the crowd, comes as Trump attempts to win over Puerto Rican voters in Pennsylvania.