Trump Faces Backlash Over Puerto Rico Insult at MSG Rally

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Trump Faces Backlash Over Puerto Rico Insult at MSG Rally
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Former Republican strategist Mark McKinnon suggests that a controversial joke by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, referring to Puerto Rico as a "floating island of garbage," could negatively impact former President Trump's election prospects. The joke, made at a rally before Trump's speech, has angered Puerto Rican voters, particularly in battleground Pennsylvania. While Trump's campaign distanced itself from the remarks, the incident has been condemned by both Democrats and some Republicans, potentially energizing voters against Trump.

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