Controversy over Tony Hinchcliffe's Puerto Rico Joke

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe faces backlash for making a joke about Puerto Rico at a rally for former President Trump. Bill Maher defended the joke as part of comedy, while politicians criticized the joke as insulting.

Key Points

  • Hinchcliffe made the joke during a rally for Trump in October 2024.
  • The joke was about a floating island of garbage in the ocean, referencing Puerto Rico.
  • Both Republicans and Democrats criticized Hinchcliffe for the joke.

Pros

  • Bill Maher defended the joke as part of comedy and complimented Hinchcliffe for it.
  • Hinchcliffe received support from some for his free speech rights.

Cons

  • Criticism from politicians like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Carlos Gimenez for insulting Puerto Ricans.
  • Trump campaign distanced itself from the joke, and Trump himself expressed disinterest in the comedian.