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The Latest Breaking News from Puerto Rico

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

Tony Hinchcliffe was workshopping his joke about Puerto Rico being an "island of garbage" hours before taking the stage in at Madison Square Garden on Sunday.

Latin Times

Jon Stewart defends Tony Hinchcliffe after racist joke controversy at Trump rally

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe received backlash after calling Puerto Rico ‘a floating island of garbage’ at Trump’s rally in New York City

The Independent UK

Trump rally comic reportedly tested racist Puerto Rico joke at comedy club

Joke from Tony Hinchcliffe apparently bombed when he told it on Saturday night, a day before New York rally

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Trump Rally Forces Schools in Latino-Majority City to Shut Down Over Concerns for Student Safety After Racist Puerto Rico Remarks

A school district in Pennsylvania canceled classes "out of an abundance of caution" ahead of Donald Trump's rally at the PPL Center.

Latin Times

Trump accuses Harris of ‘campaign of hate’ one day after controversial rally

Ex-president also says ‘worst gang members’ are entering US, and hinted at ‘transgender operations all over the place’

The Guardian - US

Puerto Rico Shadow Senator To Speak At Trump Rally

Puerto Rico Shadow Senator Buxo to speak at Trump rally in Allentown amidst backlash over comedian's derogatory remarks.

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Tony Hinchcliffe incites fury from Swifties after calling Travis Kelce ‘the next OJ Simpson’ at Trump rally

The comedian delivered a series of racist jokes aimed at Puerto Rico, Latinos and Black people during Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally

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Stephen Colbert on Trump’s MSG rally: ‘A stomach-churning six hours’

Late-night hosts discuss Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden, including Elon Musk and racist remarks about Puerto Rico by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe

The Guardian - US

Trump MSG fallout "spreading" in Pa.

“If we weren’t engaged before, we’re all paying attention now," Spanish-language radio station owner says

Salon

If Kamala Harris Wants To Lower Energy Costs in Puerto Rico, She Should Support the Repeal of the Jones Act

For decades, the Jones Act has increased costs and hurt grid reliability in Puerto Rico.

Reason

Insult Comic Planned to Call Kamala a "C--t" at Trump's Madison Square Garden Rally: Report

All speakers had been required to submit drafts of what they planned to say at Sunday's rally to campaign staffers.

Latin Times

Trump Denies Hearing Comedian's Controversial Remarks At Campaign Rally

Former President Trump denies knowledge of comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's derogatory remarks about Puerto Rico at a campaign rally.

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Laura Loomer launches aggressive attack on MTG after she defended Tony Hinchcliffe’s ‘jokes’ at MSG rally

Loomer called out Greene after defending pro-Trump comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s comments calling Puerto Rico an ‘island of garbage’

The Independent UK

Top Puerto Rico Republican Refuses to Support Trump Until He Apologizes for Racist 'Garbage Island' Joke

Insulting jokes made about Puerto Rico by opening speakers at former President Donald Trump's rally in New York City have upset Puerto Rican Republicans to the point where their chairman is now withholding support from the former President until an apology is issued.

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The Guardian - US

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 - UK

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

Al Jazeera

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.

The Guardian - AU

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

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The Independent UK

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

Latin Times

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.

Evening Standard

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

Al Jazeera

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.

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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.

Latin Times

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

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