Tony Hinchcliffe Stands Firm Amid Puerto Rico Joke Backlash
TL;DR
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe faced backlash after making a controversial joke about Puerto Rico at a Trump rally, referring to it as "a floating island of garbage." Despite criticism from figures like Bad Bunny and Aubrey Plaza, Hinchcliffe refused to apologize, defending his right to free speech and acknowledging the rally might not have been the best venue for his set. He maintained his stance during a "Kill Tony" podcast episode recorded amid the controversy.
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- Comedian doubles down on Puerto Rico 'garbage' comment: 'I apologize to absolutely nobody' POLITICO
- Tony Hinchcliffe Gloats Over Trump’s Latino Support After MSG Rally Insults The Daily Beast
- Trump Comedian Goes Off on Puerto Rico Joke Controversy After NYC Set TMZ
- Tony Hinchcliffe Breaks Social Media Silence After Trump Win Newsweek
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