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Bad Bunny Signals Support For Kamala Harris On Instagram

Kamala Harris in meeting.

Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny showed his support for Kamala Harris by sharing a campaign clip on social media highlighting the vice president's plans for the island. This move came shortly after an offensive joke was made at Donald Trump's New York rally, causing outrage among many.

Both the Harris and Trump campaigns have been actively seeking the Puerto Rican vote, particularly in battleground Pennsylvania, where approximately 500,000 Puerto Ricans reside. Bad Bunny, whose real name is Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, shared the campaign clip with his massive following of over 45 million on Instagram.

In the video, Harris criticized Trump's response to the crises in Puerto Rico, stating, 'He abandoned the island, tried to block aid after devastating hurricanes, and offered nothing more than paper towels and insults.' This marked Bad Bunny's first public support for the Harris campaign, as they aim to secure celebrity endorsements.

Harris criticizes Trump's response to Puerto Rico crises.
Bad Bunny shared Harris campaign clip on social media.
Bad Bunny has a massive following of over 45 million on Instagram.

Meanwhile, outrage erupted over remarks made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe at Trump's rally, where he made derogatory comments about Puerto Rico, a US territory. This incident further fueled discussions around Puerto Rican issues and representation in the political landscape.

Sources revealed that Harris campaign officials had been in talks with Bad Bunny's team, hoping to gain his endorsement and support for the vice president's Puerto Rico agenda. Bad Bunny's representative clarified that while the Instagram repost of Harris' video was not an official endorsement, the artist is indeed 'supporting' Harris, with a strong focus on Puerto Rican interests.

As the election draws near, it remains uncertain whether Bad Bunny will issue a formal endorsement for Harris. However, his engagement in political discussions and advocacy for Puerto Rico's needs continue to resonate with his fans and followers.

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