Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe defends Puerto Rico joke after backlash at Trump rally

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who faced backlash for a joke about Puerto Rico at a Trump rally, stated he will not apologize. He criticized the media for what he called slander and defended his right to make jokes. Hinchcliffe's comments included a reference to Puerto Rico's landfill issues, which drew criticism from various political figures, including President Biden and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. He claimed his humor was misunderstood and emphasized his love for Puerto Rico. Despite the controversy, Trump’s campaign distanced itself from Hinchcliffe's remarks. In the recent election, Trump won several Florida counties with large Puerto Rican populations, reversing losses from previous elections.