The statement “these Latinos, they love making babies” made by Tony Hinchcliffe later sparked a lot of backlash from celebrities and politicians. The remarks were disassociated with the Trump campaign.
The comedian who called Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage” while he was performing at a Donald Trump rally has drawn criticism.
A comic Before Mr. Trump hit the stage at Madison Square Garden in New York on Sunday night, Tony Hinchcliffe subsequently lashed out at Latinos, saying “these Latinos, they love making babies” and making scathing comments about family planning methods.
Significant criticism was directed at the remarks, including from Republican officials.
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“Disgusted” by the remark, Maria Elvira Salazar, a Republican representative for portions of Miami who has attended recent events for the Republican presidential candidate, commented on X.
“This rhetoric does not reflect GOP [Republican] values,” she stated. More than 48,000 Puerto Rican soldiers served in Vietnam, and more than 345 Purple Hearts were given out. This courage is admirable. Learn for yourself.
In a live stream with running mate Tim Walz for Kamala Harris, Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who was born in New York and is of Puerto Rican heritage, responded to the remarks.
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“When you have some a-hole calling Puerto Rico ‘floating garbage’, know that that’s what they think about you,” she continued.
“It’s what they think about anyone who makes less money than them.”
Mr. Hinchcliffe defended himself on X, claiming that he enjoys taking vacations in Puerto Rico and accusing Ms. Ocasio-Cortez of having “no sense of humor.”
Following Mr. Hinchcliffe’s remarks, rapper Bad Bunny shared a video of himself with the Democratic candidate, stating that “there’s so much at stake in this election for Puerto Rican voters and for Puerto Rico” in support of Ms. Harris.
“Going down this racist path ain’t it” is what Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi commented on Instagram after performing the smash song “Despacito.”
The singer of Livin’ La Vida Loca, Ricky Martin, who had previously supported Ms. Harris, claimed on Instagram that “that’s what they think of us” after being shocked by the remark.
Additionally, Trump campaign spokesperson Danielle Alvarez stated that the joke “did not reflect the views of President Trump or the campaign.”
Trump has been trying to increase his support among Latino voters, and the Harris campaign may benefit from the controversy.
Pennsylvania, perhaps the most fiercely contested of the swing states in the 2024 election, has a sizable Puerto Rican vote.
