"Not the smartest thing to do": Trump MSG rally fallout "spreading like wildfire" in Pennsylvania
1 month, 3 weeks ago

"Not the smartest thing to do": Trump MSG rally fallout "spreading like wildfire" in Pennsylvania

Salon  

A range of hateful, racist remarks were spewed throughout former President Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, but none has gotten more attention than comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's jab about Puerto Rico. “It’s not the smartest thing to do, to insult people — a large group of voters here in a swing state — and then go to their home asking for votes,” a local Democratic party member, Norberto Dominguez told Politico, adding that “it’s spreading like wildfire through the community." We need your help to stay independent Subscribe today to support Salon's progressive journalism “I call upon you, Mr. Trump, to disavow these comments as reflecting in any way your personal or political,” he wrote, adding that an apology from Trump’s campaign was not sufficient in excusing the remarks. Shortly after the MSG rally, the Harris’ campaign released an ad telling Puerto Ricans that they “deserve better,” that will air in swing states across the country.

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