Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe unapologetic for Puerto Rico ‘garbage’ joke at Trump’s MSG rally
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe has refused to apologize for a controversial joke in which he called Puerto Rico a “floating island of trash,” but then-presidential candidate Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden became part of his routine. Admittedly, it wasn't the best place to be. Mr Hinchcliffe, whose “rubbish” comments sparked widespread outrage in the […]
Trump rally comedian doubles down on Puerto Rico joke after backlash: ‘I apologize to absolutely nobody’
A pro-Trump comedian who faced backlash for making a joke about Puerto Rico at then-presidential candidate Donald Trump's campaign rally last month said he would not apologize for the joke and slammed the media for trying to “smear” him. . Tony Hinchcliffe addresses controversy over his comedy show latest episode It was released Monday night […]
Trump performed well with Puerto Ricans in spite of controversial ‘garbage’ joke
A comedian's controversial “floating trash” joke about Puerto Rico at a rally for Republican President-elect Donald Trump in the final days before the election won Trump more support from Puerto Ricans than critics expected. It may not have had any negative impact. Despite the backlash over a quip made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe at Trump's […]
Republicans Flip Governor’s Mansion in Puerto Rico, Despite Joke Controversy
Despite a week-long controversy over a comedian's joke at Donald Trump's rally, Republicans will take control of Puerto Rico's governor's mansion on Election Day as Rep. Jennifer González Colón (R-PR) won the election. I flipped it over. Gonzalez Colon, who currently serves as Puerto Rico's “resident commissioner,” is a member of the U.S. House of […]
Van Jones: Puerto Rican vote 'lit on fire' in Pennsylvania
CNN commentator Van Jones said a comedian at a Trump rally made a joke about the island that “ignited” the Puerto Rican vote in Pennsylvania. “There's energy. It's surging,” Jones said during CNN's election coverage. “Puerto Rican voting itself is on fire.” He cited Puerto Rico's PAC La Brega y Fuerzapreviously said he was “begging […]
NYC Mayor Adams likely to attend Puerto Rico conference after Election Day
New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Monday attended the annual political conference in Puerto Rico the day after Election Day, where potential rivals of the incumbent Democratic mayor will also be in attendance to lobby for support in 2025. He said he intended to attend. Adams, who supported Vice President Harris as a presidential […]
Democrats tout Kamala Harris endorsement from Hispanic radio host who went on racist rant about black tourists in Puerto Rico
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — A recent email from the Pennsylvania Democratic Party included an endorsement of Kamala Harris, a local Hispanic radio host with a history of violently racist comments. The host is also a star of Harris campaign advertisement It is held in Philadelphia, Allentown, and Redding. The email said Victor Martinez, owner of La […]
November's election may shape Puerto Rico's future
As the 5th of November approaches, attention is focused on the presidential election between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. The date also sees elections for the US House of Representatives, the Senate, gubernatorial and state legislative seats, as well as several referendums. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the upcoming vote in Puerto Rico has […]
Mexican Peso Declines for Third Consecutive Day Amid Global Dollar Rally and Market Volatility – Puerto Vallarta Daily News
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico – The Mexican peso fell for a third straight day on Friday, reacting to a rise in the U.S. dollar after the Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged and offered an optimistic outlook for the economy. The peso was trading at 19.3391 pesos per U.S. dollar, down 0.20 percent compared with […]
Cimone Dawson drowns trying to save girlfriend in Puerto Rico
An Indiana woman drowned while trying to save her boyfriend from a rip current during a short trip to Puerto Rico. The body of Simone Dawson, 22, was discovered in San Juan on Monday, nearly 24 hours after she disappeared overboard. The U.S. Coast Guard announced this. Dawson had been visiting the island with friends […]