Puerto Rican celebrities and politicians from both parties are denouncing comments made at a recent Trump event by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who called Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage” and made racist remarks about Latinos. The Trump campaign distanced itself from the comments, saying they do not reflect Trump’s views. Puerto Ricans, who are U.S. citizens but lack voting representation in Congress, have expressed outrage at the offensive comments. Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris criticized the remarks, while Puerto Rican celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Bad Bunny expressed support for Harris. Despite backlash, some Trump allies downplayed the comments, arguing they are politically insignificant. The incident underscores the importance of the Puerto Rican vote in key swing states like Pennsylvania. Both Trump and Harris are vying for Latino support, a demographic that has become more Republican-leaning in recent years but still leans Democratic. The offensive comments have sparked a debate about racism in political discourse and the treatment of Puerto Ricans in American society.
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