Trump rally slam of Puerto Rico is only latest in string of insults
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump rally slam of Puerto Rico is only latest in string of insults

Politico  

Andrés Córdova Phelps, a professor in Puerto Rico and chair of the Puerto Rico Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, called the comedian’s comments “political malpractice” and “offensive.” Puerto Ricans were “pissed off” and “disgusted” by the comments, but not shocked given Trump’s history with Puerto Rico, said Ariadna Michelle Godreau Aubert, executive director for Ayuda Legal Puerto Rico, which works to protect Puerto Ricans’ rights to affordable housing and energy. “The damage is done.” Charles A. Rodríguez, former president of Puerto Rico’s Senate and former chair of the territory’s Democratic Party, said he hopes Puerto Ricans in the mainland will “use their vote to punish Donald Trump, to punish the hate speech we’re hearing so much from the Republican Party. The former president on Tuesday, during a rally in Allentown, Pennsylvania, didn’t distance himself from the comedian’s comments and instead told the crowd, “that was the greatest evening anyone’s seen, politically.” Angel M. Cintrón-Garcia, Puerto Rico’s GOP state chair, in a statement on Sunday called the comments “unfortunate, ignorant and entirely reprehensible” and said they do not represent conservative values. “These are details that you can quibble over, but she has a plan,” said Federico A. de Jesús, senior adviser for Power4PuertoRico, which advocates for Puerto Rico’s self-determination.

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Trump Ally Jenniffer González-Colón Wins Puerto Rico Governor's Race
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Trump Ally Jenniffer González-Colón Wins Puerto Rico Governor's Race

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING U.S. Rep. Jenniffer González-Colón, Puerto Rico’s former nonvoting delegate to the U.S. Congress and an ally of Donald Trump, is leading in the island’s gubernatorial race, likely extending her pro-statehood party’s streak in control of the United States’ most populous unincorporated territory. While she is a member of Puerto Rico’s pro-statehood New Progressive Party, she is the …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

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Daily Mail  

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Harris campaign spends final hours reminding Pennsylvania of a Trump ally's joke about Puerto Rico

The Independent  

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"Nobody has been better to Puerto Rico": Trump lashes out at Dems for making "big deal" of MSG joke
1 month, 3 weeks ago

"Nobody has been better to Puerto Rico": Trump lashes out at Dems for making "big deal" of MSG joke

Salon  

Donald Trump is still trying to answer for a racist joke made by a speaker at his Madison Square Garden rally last weekend, this time blaming Democrats for making it “a big deal.” Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe called Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage” during a set to kick-off Trump's New York rally. “They made this – one little comedian …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

"Puerto Rico deserves respect”: Puerto Rican celebrities eviscerate racist comments at Trump rally

Salon  

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

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Tony Hinchcliffe Trump rally joke: A Puerto Rican swing-state voter reacts to the controversy.
54 years, 11 months ago

Tony Hinchcliffe Trump rally joke: A Puerto Rican swing-state voter reacts to the controversy.

Slate  

When Camille Rivera saw the clip of Tony Hinchcliffe calling Puerto Rico “a floating island of garbage” at Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally over the weekend, she wasn’t exactly surprised. He called the entire island trash, and I’ve heard from communities that are upset; I think things like this joke make Puerto Ricans feel pushed out. However, it does …

Trump claims he doesn’t know Tony Hinchcliffe and didn’t hear his Puerto Rico comments — but doesn’t denounce them
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Tony Hinchcliffe arrives to speak before Republican presidential nominee …

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

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Trump says he's 'never heard of' Tony Hinchcliffe who made Puerto Rico 'garbage' joke at MSG rally
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump says he's 'never heard of' Tony Hinchcliffe who made Puerto Rico 'garbage' joke at MSG rally

Daily Mail  

Former president Donald Trump has claimed he has 'never heard of' the controversial comedian who made a racist joke about Puerto Rico at his rally in Madison Square Garden on Sunday. Republican candidate Trump told Fox News' Sean Hannity that he had no clue who Tony Hinchcliffe was, or why he was invited to speak Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe speaks during …

Trump Says His New York Rally Marked By Crude And Racist Insults Was 'An Absolute Lovefest'
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Trump Says His New York Rally Marked By Crude And Racist Insults Was 'An Absolute Lovefest'

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Urged by some allies to apologize for racist comments made by speakers at his weekend rally, Donald Trump took the opposite approach on Tuesday, saying it was an “honor to be involved” in such an event and calling the scene a “lovefest” — the same term he has used to describe the Jan. 6 …

Trump tries to brush off racist joke about Puerto Rico with series of far-fetched boasts
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

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Biden denies he called Trump supporters ‘garbage’ as fallout from racist MAGA rally Puerto Rico joke continues
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Biden denies he called Trump supporters ‘garbage’ as fallout from racist MAGA rally Puerto Rico joke continues

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‘Never seen anything like this’: Dem strategist stunned by ‘offensive’ Trump controversy
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘Never seen anything like this’: Dem strategist stunned by ‘offensive’ Trump controversy

Raw Story  

A veteran Democratic strategist made clear Tuesday how unprecedented the scenario that Donald Trump’s campaign has found itself in amid fallout over his controversial New York City rally with just a week to go before Election Day. “I’ve never seen anything like this, and I’ve never seen any anything like this, this close to an election,” said Maria Cardona, a …

Trump is desperately trying to fix his Puerto Rico crisis. It isn’t going well
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Trump is desperately trying to fix his Puerto Rico crisis. It isn’t going well

The Independent  

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Puerto Rico’s Leading Newspaper Endorses Kamala Harris
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Puerto Rico’s Leading Newspaper Endorses Kamala Harris

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Puerto Rico’s roughly 3 million residents cannot vote for the U.S. president. El Nuevo Día, the island’s newspaper of record, on Tuesday called on members of the Puerto Rican diaspora to vote for Democratic nominee Kamala Harris over her Republican opponent, Donald Trump. “Trump has for years maintained a discourse of contempt and misinformation against the island …

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

The Independent  

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J.D. Vance on Trump rally joke: ‘Maybe it’s a stupid racist joke' — but 'maybe it's not'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

J.D. Vance on Trump rally joke: ‘Maybe it’s a stupid racist joke' — but 'maybe it's not'

Raw Story  

Trump Republican vice-presidential running mate JD Vance appears to be trying to whitewash a racist attack on Puerto Rico, made Sunday by an invited comedian at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally, whose “joke” has led to massive outrage, especially by Latino Americans, and led some to ask if it could cost the GOP the White House. Senator Vance’s effort to …

Trump campaign responds to Puerto Rico backlash as FBI investigates ballot box arson — the latest from the US election campaign trail
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump campaign responds to Puerto Rico backlash as FBI investigates ballot box arson — the latest from the US election campaign trail

ABC  

Good afternoon and welcome back to another day on the presidential campaign trail. In Tuesday's wrap, we take a look at the backlash from Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden rally, arson attacks on ballot boxes and how much Americans really trust their election process. Puerto Rico joke 'does not reflect' Trump campaign, says adviser The Trump campaign has issued a …

Facing fallout, Trump claims no president did more for Puerto Rico than he did
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Facing fallout, Trump claims no president did more for Puerto Rico than he did

NPR  

Facing fallout, Trump claims no president did more for Puerto Rico than he did toggle caption Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Former President Donald Trump sought to move past the controversy unleashed by a “joke” about Puerto Rico told at his Madison Square Garden rally, describing the event as “an absolute love fest” on Tuesday while criticizing …

Harris Moves To Capitalize On Puerto Rican Outrage Over Racist Joke At Trump Rally
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Harris Moves To Capitalize On Puerto Rican Outrage Over Racist Joke At Trump Rally

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign moved to capitalize on outrage following a comedian’s racist attempt at a joke targeted at Puerto Ricans at a rally for former President Donald Trump on Sunday, releasing an ad targeted at the community, who have a substantial presence in swing-state Pennsylvania. The 30-second TV ad, which will air in key swing …

The ‘red flag’ joke that was a step too far for Trump rally comedian who insulted Puerto Rico
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The ‘red flag’ joke that was a step too far for Trump rally comedian who insulted Puerto Rico

The Independent  

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'Huge mess-up': GOP descends into 'finger-pointing' amid panic over Puerto Rico racism
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Huge mess-up': GOP descends into 'finger-pointing' amid panic over Puerto Rico racism

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump's rally in Madison Square Garden kicked off a firestorm of controversy after a right-wing comic introducing him called Puerto Rico "a floating island of garbage," with even hardcore MAGA Republicans immediately denouncing the joke as racist and inappropriate. But behind the scenes, the turmoil is even worse, CNN's Kristen Holmes told Jake Tapper — even as …

'So, so stupid': Strategist thinks Trump's MSG rally was a critical blunder
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'So, so stupid': Strategist thinks Trump's MSG rally was a critical blunder

Raw Story  

Democratic strategist Maria Cardona on Monday said that former President Donald Trump may have made a critical error when he held a rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday that was marked by racist and misogynistic rhetoric. During an appearance on CNN, Cardona said that the Trump rally was "jaw-dropping" and that ridicule of Puerto Rico as an island of …

Fox & Friends hosts defend racist Puerto Rico joke at Trump’s MSG rally: ‘It’s comedy’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Fox & Friends hosts defend racist Puerto Rico joke at Trump’s MSG rally: ‘It’s comedy’

The Independent  

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Can Puerto Rico vote in 2024? Where the U.S. territory stands after Tony Hinchcliffe's racist Trump rally joke
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Can Puerto Rico vote in 2024? Where the U.S. territory stands after Tony Hinchcliffe's racist Trump rally joke

Daily Mail  

The push for the Puerto Rican vote in the U.S. presidential election took center stage on Sunday when Kamala Harris made her appeal to Puerto Rican voters the same day a comedian at Donald Trump's New York City rally made a racist joke about the U.S. territory sparking outrage. Puerto Ricans are taxpaying U.S. citizens who are able to vote, …

How Puerto Rico 'floating island of garbage' joke could have devastating consequences for Trump in Pennsylvania
1 month, 3 weeks ago

How Puerto Rico 'floating island of garbage' joke could have devastating consequences for Trump in Pennsylvania

Daily Mail  

A joke about Puerto Rico being a 'floating island of garbage' could have long last effects on Donald Trump's campaign in Pennsylvania of all places. Donald Trump's campaign has disavowed itself from a joke made about Puerto Rico The Trump campaign sought to distance itself from the comments comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made during Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden on …

Latino celebrities back Harris after Trump speaker’s Puerto Rico joke
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Latino celebrities back Harris after Trump speaker’s Puerto Rico joke

The Telegraph  

Latino celebrities threw their support behind Kamala Harris after a speaker at a Donald Trump rally compared Puerto Rico to an “island of trash”. I think it’s called Puerto Rico.” The joke was immediately criticized by Kamala Harris’s campaign as it competes with Trump to win over Puerto Rican communities in Pennsylvania and other swing states. Bad Bunny shared a …

Puerto Rico angry after a U.S. comedian calls it ‘a floating island of garbage’ at a Trump rally
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Puerto Rico angry after a U.S. comedian calls it ‘a floating island of garbage’ at a Trump rally

LA Times  

Tony Hinchcliffe speaks before Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump during a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday in New York. A comic calling Puerto Rico garbage before a packed Donald Trump rally in New York was the latest humiliation for an island territory that has long suffered from mistreatment, residents said Monday in expressions of fury that could …

‘For Puerto Ricans, this is our October surprise’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘For Puerto Ricans, this is our October surprise’

Politico  

‘For Puerto Ricans, this is our October surprise’ Welcome to POLITICO’s West Wing Playbook, your guide to the people and power centers in the Biden administration and Harris campaign. The stream of racist invective from Trump’s MAGA rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday broke through, especially with voters from Puerto Rico, which one warm-up speaker described as “a floating …

Even Trump backers are running away from Tony Hinchcliffe’s racist jokes. Will they help Harris?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Even Trump backers are running away from Tony Hinchcliffe’s racist jokes. Will they help Harris?

LA Times  

Tony Hinchcliffe arrives to speak before Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump during a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday in New York. Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made few people laugh during a racist speech at Madison Square Garden where he called Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage” and leaned on other racist tropes during the Trump campaign rally. …

Puerto Rico statehood MIA at the RNC
5 months, 1 week ago

Puerto Rico statehood MIA at the RNC

Politico  

Puerto Rico statehood MIA at the RNC With help from Ella Creamer, Rishika Dugyala, Gigi Ewing, Brittany Gibson and Teresa Wiltz The official RNC platform notably omits any specific reference to addressing the political status of Puerto Rico or the other U.S. territories. The 2024 platform makes no mention of statehood, only noting that the U.S. territories “are of vital …

Kamala Harris marks first visit to Puerto Rico as vice president, drawing some protests
9 months ago

Kamala Harris marks first visit to Puerto Rico as vice president, drawing some protests

LA Times  

Vice President Kamala Harris visited Puerto Rico on Friday as part of a whirlwind trip to tout the federal aid the U.S. territory has received following deadly hurricanes and to attend a Democratic fundraiser. During Harris’ visit Friday, Pierluisi thanked her and Biden for their help: “They’re with us in connection with this reconstruction.” Hours before Harris’ arrival, a couple …

Jenniffer González, Puerto Rico’s resident commissioner, to challenge island’s governor in primary
1 year, 2 months ago

Jenniffer González, Puerto Rico’s resident commissioner, to challenge island’s governor in primary

Associated Press  

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico’s representative in Congress, Jenniffer González, announced Wednesday that she will run for governor of the U.S. territory. González, 47, said her priorities include strengthening the island’s health system, improving the education sector and ensuring swift reconstruction of the territory’s power grid that was razed by Hurricane Maria in 2017. González is Puerto Rico’s …

Puerto Ricans speak out on US territory’s political status
2 years, 6 months ago

Puerto Ricans speak out on US territory’s political status

Associated Press  

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Hundreds of Puerto Ricans crowded into a convention center Saturday where federal legislators held a public hearing to decide the future of the island’s political status as the U.S. territory struggles to recover from hurricanes, earthquakes and a deep economic crisis. The hearing comes two weeks after a group of Democratic congress members including the …

Puerto Ricans speak out on US territory's political status
2 years, 6 months ago

Puerto Ricans speak out on US territory's political status

The Independent  

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Puerto Rico statehood: Does Puerto Rico want it?
54 years, 11 months ago

Puerto Rico statehood: Does Puerto Rico want it?

Slate  

Democrats face a structural problem in national politics: A good-sized majority of American voters support the party, but that currently translates into a tenuous hold on government. Democratic voters don’t need convincing: 76 percent of them now support Puerto Rico statehood, according to a recent Data for Progress poll, a 7 percentage point increase since last year. Even Joe Manchin, …

Puerto Rico cannot vote but could be important in US election
4 years, 1 month ago

Puerto Rico cannot vote but could be important in US election

Al Jazeera  

Islanders cannot vote in the United States presidential election, but both parties have sought to win Puerto Ricans on the mainland. Puerto Ricans have been recognised as US citizens since 1917 and their island’s 3.1 million residents are able vote in US presidential primaries, but they are not allowed to vote in US presidential elections. On November 3, Puerto Ricans …

Trump shifts on Puerto Rico, releases aid as election nears
4 years, 3 months ago

Trump shifts on Puerto Rico, releases aid as election nears

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced the release Friday of $13 billion in assistance to repair years-old hurricane damage in Puerto Rico and pledged to restore its economy, setting aside his past bitter treatment of the island and its leaders as he courts Puerto Rican voters in the U.S., particularly in the crucial swing state of Florida. “The Trump Administration …

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