Harris condemns racist jokes about Puerto Rico at Trump rally

Vice President Harris spoke to reporters and condemned racist jokes that were made about Latinos and Puerto Rico during a rally for former President Trump at Madison Square Garden.

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[AmericanAntiCorruptionAct]

IMAGINE HOW STRONG OUR COUNTRY WOULD BE IF PRESIDENTS SPENT THEIR DAYS WORKING FOR THE PEOPLE WHO ELECTED THEM INSTEAD OF THE BILLIONAIRES WHO BUY THEM.

[Bubba.-rc]

When they tell you who they are the first time, believe them.

[teresaferrer]

This is the time for Puerto Rico to push hard for statehood. 😢

[SARAH_LEE]

they use comedy as a mask for their true color ! they are full of hate

[RemRemPinkieToe]

God bless Puerto Rico and all Boricuas!! 🙏

[desproductions-uw]

First Mexicans, then Muslims, then Palestinians, then Haitians, then Puerto Ricans.

[seanbrown]

So this directed to republicans, or anyone who’s voting for Trump. You have to be vetted in order to be able to speak at these rallies so you know what this person is going to say … so how is this not racist and or bigoted !!
Please explain because this racist comment towards Puerto Rico is highly offensive. I cannot wait to hear the explanations as to why this is good because anyone with a heart, brain or mind knows it’s wrong.

[DonJuanDecepticon]

She will see us as people!
He see’s us as garbage!
The choice is clear

[ToGoMania]

I am a Vietnam era Veteran.
I am a Latino man.
I have voted for Harris/Walz because I believe in their focus on unity and opportunity.

[torquewheeler]

I live in rural PA. We were all intending to cast our votes for Trump in November, but after hearing that guy talk badly about Puerto Rico, we've decided we're through with Trump.

[MrCofresipirate]

I am a Veteran served proudly and i am from Puerto Rico living in Florida i was voting for Trump but not . Kamala has my vote 🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷🇵🇷

[smolina]

Puerto Ricans 🇵🇷 for Kamala Harris!!!!

[wizben]

They insulted Puerto Rico and latinos! Trump also banned abortion and Muslims! 😢

[jasonbrooks]

Love hearing her say "Ok, so, I'll see you later.." So Presidential.

[maiamckinney]

Good for Harris for talking specifics about how she will
Support PR.

[viviangonzalez]

Thank you Madam President, for caring about Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 and all Puerto Ricans in the island and abroad!! We appreciate your support and all the work that you are going to do for us!! 💙🗽💙

[vicarious-mlf]

As a child of Puerto Rican parents, I am so furious that I’m close to tears!
Puerto Ricans have served and died in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, including members of my family. We served this country with pride and honor.
Their Bund today only serves to show that this party is the party of hate and division. 💙 HARRIS/WALTZ 2024 💙 🇺🇸🇵🇷

[SteveBrant]

She needs to make Puerto Rican Statehood part of her Closing Argument during tomorrow's speech in Washington DC

[judeb]

I watched different clips this morning and cried…I don’t have enough adjectives to, not only describe how I feel, how spiritually wounded I feel or the unconscionable horror of that rally & all those that support them…

[chrissies]

Right, totally exhausted with him and his racist crowd!