Trump defends NYC rally as love fest and refuses to apologize for racist remarks

Donald Trump held a news conference at Mar-a-Lago but did not apologize for his recent racist remarks about Puerto Rico. Instead, he described his rally at Madison Square Garden as a "love fest," emphasizing the support he received. Trump arrived over an hour late and delivered a low-energy speech filled with complaints. He did not take questions from reporters, leading to criticism that the event was more of a rally than a news conference. His comments have drawn backlash from Puerto Rican leaders and others, especially given his past actions regarding aid to the island after Hurricane Maria. Trump's campaign is reportedly concerned about the negative impact of his remarks on his presidential bid.