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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 Independent UK

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

The Guardian - US

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...

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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

Latin 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.

International Business Times

Former President Trump Addresses Puerto Rico Controversy

Former President Trump addresses Puerto Rico controversy, highlighting complexities of political discourse and impact of rhetoric on public perception.

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Bad Bunny Responds to "Garbage Island" Comments With A Powerful Video About Puerto Rico

The singer continued to take on comedian Tony Hinchcliffe for his line at Trump's rally in New York

Latin Times

Trump claims he doesn’t know Tony Hinchcliffe and didn’t hear his Puerto Rico comments — but doesn’t denounce them

Trump campaign has already distanced itself from comedian’s widely condemned ‘joke’ about US territory

The Independent UK

Jennifer Lopez To Speak At Kamala Harris Campaign Rally

Jennifer Lopez supports Puerto Rico, speaks out against derogatory remarks, and encourages civic engagement at Vice President Harris's campaign rally.

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More outrage after Trump calls controversial New York rally ‘a lovefest’

Backlash is growing from the Sunday rally, where a comedian made crude jokes about migrants and Puerto Ricans.

Al Jazeera

Trump has a long history of being blatantly offensive. Was a joke at his MSG rally finally too far?

Tony Hinchcliffe’s remarks at Madison Square Garden are driving a wedge between Trump’s allies and fueling outrage among Puerto Rican and Latino voters. It could have an impact at the ballot box, Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK

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

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The Guardian - US

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

Latin Times

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.

The Guardian - US

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’

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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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The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - US

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

Salon

Trump MSG fallout "spreading" in Pa.

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

Reason

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.

Latin Times

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.

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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.

The Independent UK

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’

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