Puerto Rico’s GOP chair, who has announced a threat to withhold support for Trump unless he issues an apology regarding his past comments about the island, has provoked a mixed bag of reactions from me. On one hand, I can appreciate the sentiment. The audacity of Trump’s disrespect toward Puerto Rican people is undeniable. Since 2017, he has demonstrated a blatant disregard for the hardship faced by Puerto Ricans, particularly during the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. To now have a prominent member of the GOP state that they might not support him unless he acknowledges this only makes me roll my eyes—there’s so much irony steeped in these sentiments.… Continue reading
Puerto Ricans in Florida have made their voices undeniably clear, and the recent poll revealing overwhelming support for Kamala Harris while viewing Donald Trump unfavorably struck a chord in me. The numbers are staggering—85% of those surveyed are poised to back Harris, while just a meager 8% express support for Trump. This isn’t just another statistic; it’s a loud and proud declaration from a community that treasures its identity and rights in the American political landscape.
As someone who has immersed myself in conversations about Puerto Rican experiences and political sentiments, it’s refreshing to witness this level of engagement, especially after the unadulterated apathy that sometimes envelops voter participation.… Continue reading
It’s hard to wrap my head around the reality we’re living in when a Trump-supporting comedian chooses to open a Madison Square Garden rally by deriding Puerto Rico as a “floating pile of garbage.” There’s a weight to that statement that lingers long after the words have left the mouth of someone who ought to know better—someone who, in theory, exists to entertain, not to perpetuate ignorance and vitriol. A rally in such a storied venue, echoing with the laughter of a crowd that surely contains many Puerto Ricans, feels like an act of provocation more than simple stand-up comedy.
The first thought that strikes me is the sheer lack of awareness demonstrated.… Continue reading
Trump’s Puerto Rico fallout is spreading like wildfire in Pennsylvania. As a resident of the Lehigh Valley, I’ve watched the political landscape shift dramatically, especially with the Puerto Rican community that calls this region home. It’s surreal how a misguided attempt at humor by a comedian at one of Trump’s rallies has ignited a new fervor among Puerto Ricans, many of whom were previously disengaged from the political process.
The Puerto Rican population in Pennsylvania is sizeable—around 300,000. This demographic is crucial in swing counties. The fact that Tony Hinchcliffe, a comedian known for his controversial remarks, was chosen as an opening act for Trump has only served to remind everyone of the President’s deep-seated disdain for Puerto Rico.… Continue reading
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Trump-supporting comedian opens Madison Square Garden rally by calling Puerto Rico a “floating pile of garbage”
It’s hard to wrap my head around the reality we’re living in when a Trump-supporting comedian chooses to open a Madison Square Garden rally by deriding Puerto Rico as a “floating pile of garbage.” There’s a weight to that statement that lingers long after the words have left the mouth of someone who ought to know better—someone who, in theory, exists to entertain, not to perpetuate ignorance and vitriol. A rally in such a storied venue, echoing with the laughter of a crowd that surely contains many Puerto Ricans, feels like an act of provocation more than simple stand-up comedy.
The first thought that strikes me is the sheer lack of awareness demonstrated.… Continue reading