Puerto Ricans express anger over Trump rally comments as political sentiments shift

Puerto Ricans expressed anger after a comedian called their island "garbage" at a Donald Trump rally in New York. This incident has reignited feelings of humiliation among residents, who cannot vote for U.S. president but influence relatives on the mainland. Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris is competing for support from Puerto Rican communities in swing states. Following the comedian's remarks, Puerto Rican celebrities like Bad Bunny and Ricky Martin voiced their outrage, highlighting the ongoing discrimination faced by the island's residents. Local politicians also condemned the comments. Jenniffer González, a pro-statehood representative, called them "despicable," while Governor Pedro Pierluisi criticized the comedian's remarks. Many Puerto Ricans are reconsidering their political affiliations in response to the incident.