Trump claims he has never heard of comedian who made Puerto Rico joke at rally

Former President Donald Trump stated he has "never heard of" comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who made a controversial joke about Puerto Rico during a rally at Madison Square Garden. Trump claimed he was unaware of Hinchcliffe's comments and distanced himself from the incident. Hinchcliffe's joke, which included derogatory stereotypes about Puerto Ricans, drew immediate backlash. The Trump campaign quickly condemned the remarks, asserting they do not reflect the campaign's views. Several Republican figures also criticized the joke, emphasizing respect for Puerto Rico. Democrats seized on the controversy, with Vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz and others denouncing Hinchcliffe's comments. Prominent artists, including Ricky Martin and Jennifer Lopez, encouraged their followers to support Kamala Harris, highlighting the impact of Hinchcliffe's remarks on the upcoming election.