Trump faces backlash in Pennsylvania over Puerto Rico remarks at rally
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Donald Trump faces backlash in Pennsylvania after a comedian at his New York rally called Puerto Rico an "island of garbage." This comment has angered many in the Puerto Rican community, which numbers nearly 500,000 in the state. While some Puerto Ricans, like James, plan to vote for Trump, they worry the remarks will alienate others. The Trump campaign has distanced itself from the comments but has not issued an apology, prompting Democrats to capitalize on the outrage. Democrats, including Senator Bob Casey and Congresswoman Susan Wild, are using the incident to rally support. They argue that Trump's comments reflect poorly on his character, while some Hispanic voters express solidarity with the Puerto Rican community.