Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe faces backlash for controversial remarks at Trump rally

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Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe faces backlash after making controversial remarks at a Donald Trump rally in New York City. He referred to Puerto Rico as an "island of garbage" and made offensive jokes about celebrities, including Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. DraftKings, for whom Hinchcliffe is an ambassador, stated that his comments do not reflect the company's views. His promotional posts for DraftKings have been deleted amid the controversy. Hinchcliffe's jokes have drawn criticism for being racist and misogynistic. He defended his remarks on social media, claiming he made fun of everyone.


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