Music artist Nicky Jam withdraws presidential endorsement for Donald Trump following a joke about Puerto Rico by a comedian
In a recent turn of events, comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's joke about Puerto Rico at a Donald Trump rally has caused a stir, leading to widespread criticism and even a rare rebuke from Trump himself. The joke, which was perceived as offensive, referred to Puerto Rico as “a floating island of garbage.”
Despite the uproar, Hinchcliffe refused to apologize, stating on his podcast “Kill Tony” that he “apologizes to absolutely nobody” and defended his joke as a reference to Puerto Rico’s landfill problems. He admitted that a Trump rally was probably not the right venue but stood by his comments firmly.
The controversy did not seem to negatively impact comedian Tony Hinchcliffe directly, as his standing as a comedian and podcast host appears to remain intact. However, DraftKings, with whom Hinchcliffe has a collaboration, is reportedly considering ending its relationship with the comedian.
Nicky Jam, a famous singer and native of Puerto Rico, endorsed Donald Trump due to his perceived positive impact on the U.S. economy, particularly for Latinos. However, following Hinchcliffe’s joke about Puerto Rico, Jam withdrew his support for Trump and stepped aside from any political situation. In a video statement via Instagram, Jam expressed his disappointment and frustration, stating that he never expected a comedian to criticize and speak poorly of Puerto Rico so soon after his endorsement of Trump.
The performance of comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made people laugh, but the Puerto Rico joke caused frustration among some. The comedian's commentary does not reflect DraftKings' views, and the company has distanced itself from the remarks.
As the presidential race heats up, official polls predict a close race between Trump and Kamala Harris. Betting markets also suggest an advantage for Trump in the race. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden reportedly referred to some of Trump's supporters as "garantía de basura" (garbage) in Spanish, adding fuel to the political fire.
References: 1. Tony Hinchcliffe defends Puerto Rico joke: I apologize to absolutely nobody 2. Tony Hinchcliffe Defends Puerto Rico Joke, Says He's 'Not Going to Apologize to Absolutely Nobody' 3. Nicky Jam withdraws support for Donald Trump after Hinchcliffe's joke about Puerto Rico 4. Tony Hinchcliffe's Puerto Rico joke: Joe Rogan warned him it was risky 5. Tony Hinchcliffe's Puerto Rico joke: DraftKings considering ending collaboration
- The controversy over Tony Hinchcliffe's joke about Puerto Rico had repercussions not just for the comedian himself, but also for his professional relationships, as DraftKings, one of his collaborators, is considering ending its partnership with him.
- Amidst the rising political tension and policy-and-legislation discussions, the social-media sphere inflamed with the Puerto Rico joke by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, leading to general-news headlines and even affecting entertainment industries like music, with Nicky Jam, a Puerto Rican singer, withdrawing his support for Donald Trump.
