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AOC Condemns Offensive Joke At Trump Rally

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., speaks during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has spoken out against a controversial joke made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe at a rally for former President Donald Trump in New York. The joke targeted Puerto Rico, a topic close to Ocasio-Cortez's heart as her family hails from the island.

During the rally, Hinchcliffe made a disparaging remark about Puerto Rico, referring to it as a 'floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean.' Ocasio-Cortez condemned the joke, stating that it reflects the Trump campaign's views on Latinos.

Ocasio-Cortez highlighted that such campaign events are carefully planned and vetted, indicating that the language used by Hinchcliffe was approved by the Trump campaign. She emphasized that the joke was not a mere jest but a reflection of the administration's beliefs about Latinos in the United States.

She asserts the joke reflects Trump campaign's views on Latinos.
Ocasio-Cortez criticizes Tony Hinchcliffe's disparaging joke about Puerto Rico at Trump rally.
The language used by Hinchcliffe was approved by the Trump campaign.

According to Ocasio-Cortez, the joke perpetuates the notion that Latinos are undervalued and dispensable in the country. She stressed the importance of recognizing the underlying message behind such remarks and the impact they have on the Latino community.

By addressing this incident, Ocasio-Cortez aims to shed light on the harmful stereotypes and prejudices that continue to persist in political discourse. She urges people to consider the implications of such language and to challenge discriminatory attitudes towards minority groups.

As the debate surrounding immigration and diversity in the United States intensifies, Ocasio-Cortez's response serves as a reminder of the need for respectful and inclusive dialogue in the public sphere.

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