Tony Hinchcliffe defends controversial Puerto Rico remarks after Trump rally

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe faced backlash for calling Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage” during a Donald Trump rally. He responded the next day, stating he respects Puerto Ricans but does not regret his comments. In a podcast episode, Hinchcliffe claimed Puerto Ricans are aware of being used politically. He declared, “I apologize to absolutely nobody,” while acknowledging that the venue may not have been ideal for his set. Despite the controversy, Trump won a significant portion of the Latino vote in the recent election. Hinchcliffe highlighted this outcome, noting it was the best performance for a Republican candidate in modern history.