Trump, Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico joke at Trump rally didn’t go over well with Latino voters, poll shows
During a recent rally for former President Donald Trump, one of the featured speakers made a joke in which he called Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage.” The remark did not go over well with Latino voters in a key swing state, new polling reveals.
Can Puerto Rico vote in U.S. presidential elections? What to know amid backlash from Trump rally comment
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe is facing a backlash over an offensive joke about Puerto Rico at a Trump rally days before the 2024 election.
Rubio on Trump rally comedian’s Puerto Rico comments: ‘Tasteless, but it wasn’t Trump that said it’
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) on Sunday called racist comments about Puerto Rico made by a comedian at a Trump rally last week “tasteless,” but he also noted “it wasn’t Trump that said it.” “A comedian made a joke,
Trump defends Tony Hinchcliffe but insists he has not heard Puerto Rico joke
Donald Trump directed his ire at Democrats who "stained" his MSG rally by focusing on Tony Hinchcliffe's joke about Puerto Rico.
Trump Declares Himself Puerto Rico's Greatest Presidential Ally
During a recent campaign rally, former President Donald Trump asserted that no president has done more for Puerto Rico than he has, highlighting his administration's allocation of substantial aid following Hurricane Maria in 2017.
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Puerto Rico prepares for Election Day as a third-party candidate makes history
The two parties that have dominated Puerto Rican politics for decades are losing their grip as they face the stiffest ...
Puerto Rico Might Elect Its First Pro-Independence Governor
This year’s election is unlike any other in the 76 years since the U.S. began allowing Puerto Ricans to vote for their ...
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Family, Service, and Sacrifice: Puerto Rico Guardsmen Deploy as Loved Ones Reflect on Resilience
A quiet resolve filled the air near Muñiz Air Force Base on Nov. 3 as families gathered to say goodbye to members of the ...
Bad Bunny Endorses Puerto Rico Firebrand in Tight Governor Race
Rap superstar Bad Bunny is pushing to sway Puerto Rico’s virtually tied governor’s race with a last-minute endorsement.
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‘Last Week Tonight’: John Oliver Slams Trump For Responding To Puerto Rico Backlash With Cuban Song
After a comedian at his Madison Square Garden rally called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage," Trump shared a Cuban ...
Does Puerto Rico have electoral votes? Can Puerto Rico residents vote for president? Your questions answered
Residents of Puerto Rico are U.S. citizens, but they can't vote in presidential general elections. That’s because territories ...
Harris makes last-minute appeal to Puerto Rican community in Pennsylvania
Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday emphasized her “long-standing commitment to Puerto Rico and her people” at a rally in Allentown, Pennsylvania, which has a significant Puerto Rican population.
Harris Vies For Latino Voters, Highlighting Trump Surrogate's Disrespect Toward Puerto Rico at Madison Square Garden
There is a sense of pride — you insulted us and we’re going to show you,” Victor Martinez, who owns several Spanish radio ...
Puerto Rico Is a Political Football
Washington uses the island for virtue-signaling, mostly at election time.
Racist joke at Trump rally spurs Chicago call for Puerto Ricans to vote — 'turn this anger into real action'
During a rally for Republican presidential candidate Trump at Madison Square Garden in New York on Sunday, stand-up comic ...