Joe Rogan defends Tony Hinchcliffe after Puerto Rico joke backlash

Joe Rogan defended comedian Tony Hinchcliffe on his podcast after Hinchcliffe faced backlash for making offensive jokes about Puerto Rico at a Donald Trump rally. Rogan admitted he warned Hinchcliffe not to perform that joke. Hinchcliffe's comments, including calling Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage," drew criticism from Puerto Rican celebrities like Bad Bunny and Jennifer Lopez, who expressed support for Kamala Harris. Rogan noted that comedy does not work well in political rally settings. Rogan acknowledged that while the joke is popular in comedy clubs, it was inappropriate for the event. He believes the controversy will eventually fade, but Hinchcliffe is currently facing significant backlash.