Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe faces backlash over racist remarks about Puerto Rico and Latinos at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally.
A comedian’s controversial performance at former President Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden (MSG) rally has ignited widespread backlash after he referred to Puerto Rico as a « floating island of garbage » and made a series of racist remarks targeting Latino and Black attendees.
Tony Hinchcliffe, a stand-up comedian known for his provocative « roast » style comedy and hosting the podcast « Kill Tony », faced swift backlash from prominent Democratic leaders following his Sunday appearance at the world-famous New York City venue, where his routine drew mixed reactions from the crowd.
The controversy erupted when Hinchcliffe asked, « Where are my proud Latinos at tonight? » before launching into a series of jokes about immigration and the Texas-Mexico border. « You guys see what I mean? It’s wide open; there’s so many of them », he said, receiving scattered responses from the audience.
The comedian’s routine took a sharp turn when he compared Puerto Rico, a U.S. territory, to ocean waste. « There is literally a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean right now. I think it’s called Puerto Rico? » Hinchcliffe said, prompting murmurs and silence from the crowd.
