Is Donald Trump Pushing Puerto Rico Towards Statehood? Islanders to Vote
A disparaging comment about Puerto Rico was made at Donald Trump 's Madison Square Garden rally has incensed residents of the island territory—and experts say it's not clear how it may impact an upcoming non-binding referendum where Puerto Ricans can vote for statehood or independence.
Jake Paul encourages voting Trump for president, even though he can't from Puerto Rico
"America depends on it." The 27-year-old moved to Puerto Rico to pursue his career in professional boxing career in 2021, and therefore cannot vote in presidential elections. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.
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In Puerto Rico, a New Generation Votes for Change
At a Trump rally in New York’s Madison Square Garden on Sunday, a comedian described Puerto Rico as an “island of garbage.” While offensive, it was not surprising. After all, as president, Donald Trump threw paper towels to people at a relief center and casually mused about trading us for Greenland.
People Can't Believe Donald Trump's Response To That Racist Puerto Rico Joke Is Real
Well, Donald Trump has since responded in a Fox News interview, saying, "Every time I go outside, I see something from Puerto Rico. They give me a hug and a kiss." Trump: "Every time I go outside I see somebody from Puerto Rico. They give me a hug and a kiss." pic.twitter.com/VUoCLq4wR9
Reggaeton star Nicky Jam withdraws Trump endorsement over Puerto Rico joke
Reggaeton star Nicky Jam walked back his previous endorsement of former President Trump Wednesday in the wake of fallout over a poorly received joke at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally on Sunday. In an Instagram post in Spanish,
Trump Claims 'No President's Done More for Puerto Rico Than I Have'
"I know it really well," Trump said, days after holding a rally in which one speaker called Puerto Rico an "island of garbage."
Trump rally slam of Puerto Rico is only latest in string of insults
How many more insults do you expect us to take? Puerto Rico has struggled through decades of economic decline, a series of punishing storms, an earthquake and the Covid-19 pandemic in recent years. Its government has been crushed by debt and bogged down by scandal,
Texas mayor vows to support Donald Trump despite Puerto Rico backlash
A Texas mayor from Puerto Rico said this week that a crude joke by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe at a Donald Trump campaign rally would not stop him from supporting the Republican candidate in next week's presidential election.
Jake Paul Defends Donald Trump Amid Puerto Rico 'Garbage' Joke Backlash
Jake Paul has taken it upon himself to distance Donald Trump from Tony Hinchcliffe's controversial Puerto Rico "garbage" joke.
Trump tries to reset with Hispanic voters in New Mexico after Puerto Rico flap
Former President Trump stopped for a rally in the nation's most Hispanic state on Thursday, drawing a diverse crowd of enthusiastic Latino and Native American supporters. Why it matters: The Trump campaign has been besieged in the last days of the 2024 election after his New York rally Sunday featured speakers spewing racist and sexist remarks echoing Nazi language,
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Puerto Rico governor's race is upended by a third party for the first time in 70 years
What's been a race between the pro-statehood and pro-commonwealth parties now includes a candidate from a new Alianza ...
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The ‘Garbage’ Insult Stung. But Puerto Ricans Are Focused on Their Own Election.
“It’s really sad having your whole staff sitting out front, without making money.” Power outages have increased in frequency ...
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Late-night hosts ignore, downplay Biden's 'garbage' insult of Trump supporters after panning Puerto Rico joke
The liberal late-night hosts either downplayed or completely avoided President Biden's controversial "garbage" remark about ...
Joe Rogan defends pal Tony Hinchcliffe’s racist Puerto Rico joke: It came from him ‘being environmentally conscious’
Trump has tried to distance himself from it, claiming not to know Hinchcliffe – and trying to shift attention onto President ...
For rally-goers at Worcester City Hall, Puerto Rico a point of pride, not laughter
The rally, named Puerto Rico se Respeta, or Respect Puerto Rico, was organized in response to offensive comments comedian ...
Nicky Jam rescinds Donald Trump endorsement after Puerto Rico ‘garbage’ rally comment
Reggaeton artist Nicky Jam rescinded his endorsement of former President Donald Trump on Wednesday, following comments made ...
Trump prolongs uproar over Puerto Rico slur by driving garbage truck around in ‘total fail’ election stunt
Stunt intended to troll Biden and Harris underlines original source of garbage comments as Trump answers reporters’ questions ...
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Video: Puerto Rico’s Shadow Senator Zoraida Buxó Tells Trump: ‘The People Of Puerto Rico Trust You’
Puerto Rico’s Shadow Senator Zoraida Buxó Tells Trump: ‘The People Of Puerto Rico Trust You’ At former President Trump's ...