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Trump's Madison Square Garden Rally Sparks Outrage Over Comedian's Racist Insults to Kamala Harris

Oct 28, 2024, 11:10 AM

Former President Donald Trump held a rally on Sunday at New York's Madison Square Garden, drawing a large crowd just over a week before Election Day. The event, referred to by supporters as 'MAGA Square Garden,' was part of Trump's closing argument for his campaign. However, the rally was marked by controversy as several speakers before Trump made racist and sexist remarks. Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe referred to Puerto Rico as a 'floating island of garbage' and made lewd and racist comments about Latinos, Jews, and Black people. Speakers also crudely insulted Kamala Harris, who is vying to become the first woman and Black woman to win the presidency. The Trump campaign is reportedly distancing itself from Hinchcliffe following the backlash. The inflammatory rhetoric has stirred outrage and raised questions about its potential impact on the election.