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Trump Defends Puerto Rico 'Island of Garbage' Comedian For Making 'One Little Joke'

'He was a comedian. He joked. He mentioned Puerto Rico,' the former president said. 'He mentioned Puerto Rico and they made it like a big deal.'

International Business Times

RFK Jr. 'Dismayed' At Puerto Rico 'Garbage' Joke Told By His 'Friend' At Trump Rally

The failed independent candidate also praised insult comic Tony Hinchcliffe's 'special comedic aptitude' and falsely claimed Latino support for Trump was 'exploding.'

International Business Times

Dems "stained" MSG rally, Trump says

The ex-president claimed “very good” and “well-meaning” advisors selected comedian Tony Hinchcliffe for the gig

Salon

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Trump Criticizes Women Keeping Votes Secret, Attacks Harris

Former President Trump responds to criticism on various topics, including a pro-Harris ad, Mark Cuban's comments, and a Puerto Rico joke.

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The Guide #163: Insult comedy and the right wing’s budding bromance

In this week’s newsletter: The roast can be a brilliant medium – but as Tony Hinchcliffe found out when he insulted Puerto Rico, a political rally really isn’t the place for slinging slurs

The Guardian - UK

Seth Meyers on Trump’s garbage truck stunt: ‘I think you should stay there’

Late-night hosts discuss Trump’s attempt from backlash over Puerto Rico comments and a gender gap in early voting

The Guardian - US

Emotional Jennifer Lopez Tells Harris Rally: 'We Should Be Scared And Outraged'

The superstar entertainer was addressing a speaker at Trump's Sunday rally who called Puerto Rico a 'floating island of garbage'

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Jennifer Lopez hits back at Trump’s Puerto Rico comments: ‘Let’s Get Loud’

Jennifer Lopez didn’t hold back in condemning Donald Trump’s comments about her homeland, Puerto Rico, as she supported Kamala Harris at a Las Vegas rally.

The Independent UK

White House officials altered transcript of Biden ‘garbage’ call despite staff concerns, report says

Furor erupted after MAGA comedian at Trump’s New York rally called Puerto Rico a ‘floating island of garbage’

The Independent UK

Gov. Walz Condemns Trump's 'Island Of Garbage' Comment

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz condemns derogatory comment about Puerto Rico, praises Vice President Kamala Harris' support, and highlights Puerto Ricans' contrib...

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Puerto Rican celebs fire back at Trump

From Bad Bunny to Aubrey Plaza, Puerto Rican celebs have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris and condemned Trump

Salon

Aubrey Plaza Speaks Out on Her Puerto Rican Abuelita and the Elections

The actress couldn't pass up the opportunity to condemn the hate Puerto Rico receives, bringing up her Boricua heritage and her grandma from the 'Island of Enchantment.'

Latin Times

Harris Campaign Releases Spanish-Language Ad Defending Puerto Rico

Harris campaign's Spanish-language ad celebrates Puerto Rico's heritage and condemns offensive remarks, aiming to empower and engage voters.

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Joe Rogan defends pal Tony Hinchcliffe’s racist Puerto Rico joke: It came from him ‘being environmentally conscious’

The podcaster said he had previously warned Hinchcliffe that the joke is ‘gonna get you stabbed’

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Longtime GOP pollster warns Biden’s ‘garbage’ comment may have cost Harris the election

Frank Luntz warned ‘this may be a turning point’ in the presidential race

Latin Times

Trump Professes His Love For Puerto Rico Amid 'Floating Island of Garbage' Joke Controversy

Trump continued his closing statement tour on Tuesday, with controversy floating his campaign, in Allentown, a majority Latino town in Pennsylvania.

The Independent UK

Jimmy Kimmel roasts Trump’s ‘confusing’ garbage truck stunt

‘Shouldn’t they have put him in the back of that? The garbage goes in the back,’ the Jimmy Kimmel Live! host quipped

Evening Standard

Donald Trump embraces Joe Biden's 'garbage' remark with rubbish truck stunt

Biden branded Trump’s supporters ‘garbage’ after a comedian at a Republican rally disparage Puerto Rico as a ‘floating island of garbage’

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The Guardian - AU

Trump stages garbage truck stunt in bid to turn tables over Puerto Rico backlash

Republican nominee in high-vis vest says ‘250 million Americans are not garbage’ as he capitalises on Biden gaffe

The Independent UK

Trump prolongs uproar over Puerto Rico slur by driving garbage truck around in ‘total fail’ election stunt

Stunt intended to troll Biden and Harris underlines original source of garbage comments as Trump answers reporters’ questions leaning out of vehicle

The Independent UK

Reggaeton singer Nicky Jam retracts Trump endorsement, says Puerto Rico deserves respect

The ‘Hasta el Amanecer’ singer explained that he had originally supported Trump because he ‘believed it was what’s best for the economy’

Latin Times

AOC Continues Blasting Republicans Over 'Garbage' Line: 'They Are Talking About ALL Of Us'

Democrats keep seeking to exploit the controversial comment made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe at the Trump rally in Madison Square Garden

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Puerto Rican Artists Withdraw Support For Trump After Insult

Puerto Rican singer Nicky Jam withdraws Trump endorsement after derogatory remarks about Puerto Rico, leading to support for Vice President Kamala Harris a...

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Latin Superstar Nicky Jam Withdraws Trump Endorsement

Latin superstar Nicky Jam withdraws Trump endorsement over disrespectful comments about Puerto Rico, making a significant political statement.

Salon

Trump: Puerto Rico "joke" no "big deal"

The former president tried to distance himself from the comments made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe

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