Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe faced backlash for his racist comments about Puerto Rico, Latinos, and other minorities during a Donald Trump event in New York. Politicians from both parties, as well as Puerto Rican celebrities, condemned the remarks as offensive and unacceptable. Despite the Trump campaign distancing itself from Hinchcliffe’s comments, some Puerto Rican voters expressed disappointment and disapproval, with some removing their support for Trump. Important swing states like Pennsylvania, with a significant Puerto Rican population, are being closely watched by both presidential candidates in the upcoming election. Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and celebrities like Jennifer Lopez and Bad Bunny have spoken out against the offensive comments. Hinchcliffe faced criticism for comments about Black Americans and Jews as well. While some Trump allies downplayed the impact of the remarks, others, including Republican politicians and Puerto Rican celebrities, emphasized the harmful nature of the jokes. The incident highlights ongoing issues of racism and xenophobia in American politics as the presidential campaign continues.
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