Backlash after comedian at Donald Trump rally calls Puerto Rico 'island of garbage' | BBC News

A comedian at a Donald Trump rally called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage", sparking fury from Republicans and Democrats and accusations of racism.

The comic, Tony Hinchcliffe, was among the speakers at the Madison Square Garden in New York on Sunday. He also made a series of jokes that leant on racist stereotypes.

A Trump adviser distanced the former president from the Puerto Rico joke, which was also denounced by Trump's Democratic rival, Kamala Harris.



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[khoda]

its hard to be a republican when the party does stupid stuff like this

[williamrose]

The rude and uncivil speakers were appalling. Trump is the worst thing that has happened to the U./S. since Bin Laden.

[Liberty]

Any religious organization or person/leader who engages in politics should have their religious tax exemption revoked

[caban]

I cannot tell a lie - George Washington
I cannot tell the truth - Donald Trump
I cannot tell the difference - MAGA

[hamcheeselettucemayosandwich]

Tony might have actually saved America.

[PT-vvep]

The Puerto Rico trash problem has been growing for decades. With a population of around 3.2 million, the island generates about 3.7 million tons of waste yearly. Despite being small, the island’s landfills are full and there’s no proper recycling infrastructure. This trash crisis affects everything from health to the economy so solutions are crucial for Puerto Rico’s future.

[Jase]

Backlash over comment made at Republican rally but nothing wrong with Biden and other Democrats calling Trump voters "Nazis" or "garbage." The double standards on show are outstanding 😂

[rugan]

It would be cool if Trump would commit to help resolve the island's landfill/trash issues. What's racist about shining a light on PR having a landfill emergency?

[DiegoRamirez-zste]

Supporting trump as a Hispanic is controversial 🤦‍♂️ dude just made it harder for trump

[jaksix]

Does anyone know where to find consistant unbiased news?

[ajinstockholm]

ok so a "comedian" makes a joke about Puerto Rico being a floating garbage, but then now Joe Biden, the president of the united states calls trump supporters around 50% of america garbage. not in a joking maner, so what should we be more outraged about, 🤣🤣🤣🤣, lets see MSM make a big deal about this or sweep that under the rug. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[bananan]

💥ALL Americans must remember clearly - TODAY AMERICA DOES NOT (!) VOTE FOR DEMOCRAT's AMERICA VOTE FOR DEMOCRACY!!!💪 // (everyone can see - who is a real "enemy within" democracy...))
- So, get your asses up and > go! The our proud - the Liberty Statue is waiting for your vote, guys!

[ZiplineFinals]

Tony Hinchcliffe as intolerable as usual

[djmikio]

As an independant voter when I heard Trump interviewed on Joe Rogan I heard a lot that made sense to me, but when I tuned into the NYC MSG rally it looked like an unredeemable clown show and not just that a-hole comedian. Come on GOP, behave with some maturity and dignity, Abe Lincoln is spinning in his grave.

[Steven-voee]

There are approx 400k Puerto Ricans in Pennsylvania, the State which will likely decide the outcome of the election, even if this keeps a few hundred potential Trump voters ‘on the couch’ it could seal the deal.

[trollsthatlol]

Like how do hear every "oopsie", and think-veiled xenophobic or racist remark (not mention the Hitler admiration?) and go "Wow, I've never agreed with anyone more in my entire life. Even Dick Cheney off all people condemned. You know you're on the wrong path when even Dick Cheney finds your reprehensible.

[Gordystube]

Now Trump has someone to blame if he loses the election...😂

[dianafernandez]

The comedian owe an apology to all Puerto Rican. ; they are patriots and American Citizens! Your opposition party is taking advantage of this comedian stupidity!!!

[mustang]

Didn’t he change his position on abortion four times in 24 hours?!

[darthjidious]

But u can literally hear the trump supporters disagreeing with the joke, the noises they make don’t sound like laughter, so why are news outlets saying that this is a reflection of trumps party when its not because they all clearly didnt like the joke