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The Latest Breaking News from Puerto Rico

Trump stages garbage truck stunt in bid to turn tables over Puerto Rico backlash

Republican nominee in high-vis vest says ‘250 million Americans are not garbage’ as he capitalises on Biden gaffe

The Guardian - AU

Trump prolongs uproar over Puerto Rico slur by driving garbage truck around in ‘total fail’ election stunt

Stunt intended to troll Biden and Harris underlines original source of garbage comments as Trump answers reporters’ questions leaning out of vehicle

The Independent UK

Reggaeton singer Nicky Jam retracts Trump endorsement, says Puerto Rico deserves respect

The ‘Hasta el Amanecer’ singer explained that he had originally supported Trump because he ‘believed it was what’s best for the economy’

The Independent UK

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AOC Continues Blasting Republicans Over 'Garbage' Line: 'They Are Talking About ALL Of Us'

Democrats keep seeking to exploit the controversial comment made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe at the Trump rally in Madison Square Garden

Latin Times

Puerto Rican Artists Withdraw Support For Trump After Insult

Puerto Rican singer Nicky Jam withdraws Trump endorsement after derogatory remarks about Puerto Rico, leading to support for Vice President Kamala Harris a...

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Latin Superstar Nicky Jam Withdraws Trump Endorsement

Latin superstar Nicky Jam withdraws Trump endorsement over disrespectful comments about Puerto Rico, making a significant political statement.

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Trump: Puerto Rico "joke" no "big deal"

The former president tried to distance himself from the comments made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe

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Jimmy Kimmel: This election ‘is about sanity, security and democracy’

Late-night hosts make their case to Republican voters to switch to Harris and discuss the fallout from the racist Puerto Rico joke at Trump’s rally

The Guardian - US

Most Popular Puerto Rico Newspaper Endorses Kamala in Urgent Editorial: Puerto Ricans 'Must Vote' for Harris

Puerto Rico's largest newspaper has endorsed Kamala Harris for president.

Latin Times

Trump attacks over Biden's "garbage" jab

Critics accused him of calling them "garbage," while White House said he was referring to words spoken at the rally

Salon

Biden Appears To Call Trump Supporters 'Garbage' In Garbled Speech, Draws Immediate Comparison To Clinton's Infamous 'Deplorables' Insult

The president attempted to clarify the comment, saying he was referring to the "hateful rhetoric about Puerto Rico spewed by Trump supporters at his Madison Square Garden rally."

International Business Times

Biden Appears to Call Trump Supporters 'Garbage' in Garbled Speech, Draws Immediate Comparison to Clinton's Infamous 'Deplorables' Insult

The president then attempted to clarify the comment, saying he was referring to the "hateful rhetoric about Puerto Rico Spewed by Trump supporters at his Madison Square Garden rally"

Latin Times

Biden Criticizes Trump Supporters For Racist Rhetoric

President Biden responds to Trump rally, denounces derogatory remarks about Puerto Rico, and criticizes Trump supporters' rhetoric.

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Jennifer Lopez to speak at Harris Las Vegas rally after comedian’s racist Puerto Rico joke at Trump’s MSG event

The singer has publicly thrown her support behind Kamala Harris following Tony Hinchcliffe’s racist joke calling Puerto Rico a ‘floating island of garbage’

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The Guardian - US

US elections live: Harris addresses first-time voters as Trump performs ‘garbageman’ stunt – as it happened

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The Independent UK

Trump slams Biden for supposedly calling MAGA garbage – after he called entire US a ‘garbage can’

White House has said Biden was referring to Trump’s ‘hateful rhetoric at the Madison Square Garden rally as garbage’ – and not the GOP candidate’s supporters

The Independent UK

Trump bizarrely claims Puerto Ricans kiss him every time he sees them

Donald Trump has claimed that when he sees somebody from Puerto Rico they "give him a hug and a kiss" as he responded to the fallout from a comedian's racist joke about the island at his Madison Square Garden rally over the weekend.

Al Jazeera

Donald Trump attempts to recover Latino support with Pennsylvania rally

The Republican presidential candidate surrounded himself with Latino surrogates in Allentown as he weathered scandal.

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The Independent UK

Trump tries to brush off racist joke about Puerto Rico with series of far-fetched boasts

‘Every time I go outside I see somebody from Puerto Rico. They give me a hug and a kiss’

The Independent UK

Trump pounces as Biden accused of calling MAGA supporters ‘garbage’ in wake of racist joke — but did he say it?

Trump campaign eager to change narrative of comedian’s remarks amid outrage in Latino community over ‘joke’ about Puerto Rico

The Guardian - US

Biden says ‘garbage’ remark was aimed at comedian, not Trump supporters

Edited video clip of president’s remarks suggests he insulted Trump backers, but his wording is unclear

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Trump Appeals To Puerto Rican Voters Amid Comedian Controversy

Former President Trump attempts to appeal to Puerto Rican voters in Pennsylvania rally amidst controversy over comedian's remarks. Trump emphasizes support...

Latin Times

Trump Rally Comedian Under Fire Over Puerto Rico Line Had Tried it the Night Before

Tony Hinchcliffe went viral after a controversial joke he said at Trump's rally in Madison Square Garden, calling Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage."

Latin Times

Trump Defiant After Racist Joke: 'No President Has Done More for Puerto Rico Than I Have'

The former president made the claim during a roundtable in Pennsylvania after the fallout from his New York City rally

International Business Times

JD Vance Says Anyone Upset By Puerto Rico 'Garbage Island' Joke Should 'Take A Chill Pill'

'Let's have a sense of humor and let's have a little fun,' he said after being asked about a series of racist jokes told at a campaign rally in New York City.

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