Harris campaign capitalizes on Trump's Puerto Rico remarks to boost Latino support

Kamala Harris' campaign is leveraging backlash from a joke made at a Trump rally, which referred to Puerto Rico as an "island of garbage." The campaign reports a surge in support from battleground voters, particularly among Latinos, following the incident. In response to the controversy, Harris has intensified outreach efforts, including new ads targeting Puerto Rican voters. The campaign has seen increased volunteer sign-ups and endorsements from celebrities, indicating a growing mobilization of Latino voters. Trump's campaign has attempted to distance itself from the joke, claiming it was not approved. He has also highlighted his past support for Puerto Rico, but Harris is focusing on rallying Latino support in key states like Pennsylvania, where the Latino vote is crucial.