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Taylor Odisho

Trump Comedian Bombed at Comedy Club Before Infamous Rally Set, Insisted Racist Joke Would Be Better Received by Trump Supporters

Tony Hinchcliffe tried out his racist joke the night before the Trump rally in New York City on Oct. 27, 2024. (Credit: Getty Images)

The comedian who opened Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden workshopped his racist joke the night before taking the stage on Sunday.

Tony Hinchcliffe, who infamously called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage" during his opening remarks, had made the same joke at The Stand comedy club late Saturday night. He got an equally frigid response.

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