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The Latest Breaking News from Puerto Rico

Racist jokes about Puerto Rico at rally bring anger and disgust: ‘Truly how the Trump party sees us’

Tony Hinchcliffe’s series of racist jokes at Donald Trump’s rally on Sunday were widely condemned

The Guardian - US

Puerto Rico Republican chair demands Trump apology for rally’s racist remarks

Angel M Cintrón, party’s chair on island, says he will not vote for Trump unless he says sorry for speaker’s comments

The Guardian - UK

Could Puerto Rican voters hurt Trump in US election after jibe at rally?

Remarks by a stand-up comedian at a Trump rally could swing the vote in battleground states like Pennsylvania.

Al Jazeera

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Kamala Harris delivers ‘closing argument’ in Washington – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

JD Vance says he’s ‘so over’ people getting offended at racist jokes in defense of MSG rally comedian

The Ohio senator weighed in on the widespread backlash to Tony Hinchcliffe’s joke about Puerto Rico

The Independent UK

Comedian's 'Garbage' Remark About Puerto Rico At Trump Rally Draws Public Outcry

Residents expressed their anger, saying the incident was yet another example of the unfair treatment the island has faced for years. Furthermore, Puerto Rican territory people believe that this anger could impact the presidential election.

Latin Times

Donald Trump urged to apologise as row rages over comedian's Puerto Rico 'garbage' rally joke

Trump was accused of fanning ‘the fuel of hate’ and being ‘more vivid than usual’ by Vice President Kamala Harris

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US election 2024: Everything you need to know in maps and charts

Understanding the Electoral College, battleground states and key races in the US for the November 5 vote.

Al Jazeera

Archbishop Condemns Joke About Puerto Rico Made At Trump Rally

Archbishop condemns joke about Puerto Rico at Trump rally, emphasizing country's value and contributions.

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Vice President Harris Releases Ad Condemning Trump's Puerto Rico Remark

Vice President Kamala Harris launches ad campaign in response to derogatory comment about Puerto Rico, criticizing Trump's handling of the crisis.

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The Puerto Rican Vote Takes Centerstage After 'Island of Garbage' Fiasco At Trump Rally

Even though Puerto Ricans cannot vote for president, hundreds of thousands living in continental U.S. can, and they could help tip the scale in some battleground states

Latin Times

The ‘red flag’ joke that was a step too far for Trump rally comedian who insulted Puerto Rico

Reports say campaign staff nixed a foul-mouthed barb aimed at Kamala Harris from the stand-up’s Madison Square Garden routine

The Independent UK

Marjorie Taylor Greene defends MSG comic’s racist jokes — praising him for bringing ‘these issues to the forefront’

Tony Hinchcliffe’s remarks have been widely condemned

The Independent UK

JD Vance Criticizes Outrage Culture Over Comedian's Puerto Rico Joke

JD Vance responds to controversy over comedian's joke about Puerto Rico, emphasizing the need to avoid hypersensitivity in political discourse.

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The Independent UK

Sunny Hostin delivers impassioned response to Trump speaker’s racist Puerto Rico comments

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe called Puerto Rico ‘a floating island of garbage’ during Trump’s New York City rally

Al Jazeera

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe under fire for Puerto Rico remarks at Trump rally

‘There’s literally a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean,’ Tony Hinchcliffe said of Puerto Rico.

The Independent UK

Tony Hinchcliffe doubles down on racist Trump rally jokes and hits out at critics: ‘Change your tampon’

‘I love Puerto Rico and vacation there. I made fun of everyone,’ the comedian said

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Lawmakers Condemn Racist Comments About Puerto Rico And Latinos

Leaders condemn derogatory comments made at Trump rally about Puerto Rico and Latinos, stressing the need for respect and understanding of diverse communities.

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The Conversation

US election: Puerto Rican voters could deliver Donald Trump an unwelcome ‘October surprise’

As it moves into the final week, the US election campaign remains so tight that most commentators are calling it a toss-up. But Donald Trump’s campaign may have just dealt itself its own “October surprise” – something no candidate for the US president wants as it stands for a last-minute…

International Business Times

AOC Slams 'Kill Tony' Host For Reaction to 'Island of Garbage' Line at Trump Rally: 'He's The One Sh--ing Bricks'

The New York Rep. also called Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden "Mini Jan. 6." "This was a hate rally"

The Independent UK

Who is comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who insulted Puerto Rico at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally?

Of the nearly 30 speakers who recently warmed up the crowd for Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden, one has gotten most of the attention — comedian Tony Hinchcliffe

The Independent UK

Comedian booed at Trump rally after calling Puerto Rico ‘floating island of garbage’

Tony Hinchcliffe was booed after he described Puerto Rico as a "floating island of garbage" during Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, 27 October.

The Independent UK

Fox & Friends host defends racist Puerto Rico joke at Trump’s MSG rally: ‘It’s comedy’

The Trump campaign said the joke ‘does not reflect’ the views of the former president

Latin Times

Rick Scott Does Damage Control After 'Kill Tony' Host's 'Island of Garbage' Line About Puerto Rico: 'This Joke Bombed For a Reason'

Several Republicans have come out to condemn the comments at the Trump rally after they went viral, drawing widespread backlash

Latin Times

AOC Slams 'Kill Tony' Host For Reaction to 'Island of Garbage' Line at Trump Rally: 'He's The One Sh----g Bricks'

The New York Rep. also called Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden "Mini Jan. 6." "This was a hate rally"

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