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The Latest Breaking News from Puerto Rico

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 · Oct 29, 2024

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 · Oct 29, 2024

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.

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 · Oct 29, 2024

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.

Latin Times · Oct 29, 2024

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 · Oct 29, 2024

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 · Oct 29, 2024

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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 · Oct 29, 2024

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

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The Guardian - AU · Oct 29, 2024

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 · Oct 29, 2024

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 · Oct 29, 2024

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

Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2024

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 · Oct 29, 2024

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.

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 · Oct 28, 2024

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

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2024

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 · Oct 28, 2024

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

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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.

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2024

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 · Oct 28, 2024

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 · Oct 28, 2024

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

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.

The Conversation · Oct 28, 2024

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 · Oct 28, 2024

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"

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