Puerto Rico archbishop and GOP leader demand Trump apology over 'garbage' row
Puerto Rico archbishop and GOP leader demand Trump apology over 'garbage' row
The Facts
After Sunday's Trump rally at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Archbishop Roberto O. Gonzalez Nieves of San Juan, Puerto Rico, urged former President Donald Trump to personally apologize for the controversial remarks made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe.
Hinchcliffe described the US island territory as a "floating island of garbage." "I appreciate a good joke; however, humor has its limits," the Archbishop stated in a social media shared letter. "It should not insult or undermine the dignity and sacredness of people."
The Spin
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Hinchcliffe's jokes at the Madison Square Garden rally on Sunday night were clearly in poor taste and fell flat. These jokes do not represent the views of President Trump or his campaign. Trump's supporters understand his vision that he aims to be president for all Americans. Perhaps we want to shift our focus from being easily offended to addressing the real issues.
