Trump Campaign Responds to Backlash Over Puerto Rico MSG Joke
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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.After Sunday's Trump rally at Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York City, Archbishop Roberto O. Gonzalez Nieves of San Juan, Puerto Rico, urged former Pres. 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."Hinchcliffe described the US island territory as a "floating island of garbage." "I enjoy a good joke...However, humor has its limits," the Archbishop stated. "It should not insult or denigrate the dignity and sacredness of people."
The Spin
This could be an "October surprise" moment that could shift public sentiment in favor of Kamala Harris. Hinchcliffe's racist slurs have gone viral, potentially affecting many Puerto Ricans and other Latinos across the US, especially in battleground states, as they make their voting decisions on Election Day. The Trump campaign has made fun of an already marginalized demographic, and, as shown by Trump's behavior during Hurricane Maria, it's is evident that Puerto Rico is not a priority for Trump.the HeGOP withheld billions of dollars in hurricane relief for Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria in 2017nominee.
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