In a recent rally at Madison Square Garden, Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on Kamala Harris, labeling her as a "very low IQ individual" and blaming her for "destroying" the country. His fiery rhetoric also included a call for the death penalty for migrants who kill Americans and promises to create the "greatest economy" if elected. The event, filled with divisive and incendiary remarks, was met with widespread criticism.
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, among the speakers, made racist jokes about Puerto Rico and Latinos, drawing severe backlash from Democratic figures like Kamala Harris and Congress members Ritchie Torres and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The remarks also triggered condemnation from Puerto Rican stars such as Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin, and Bad Bunny, who have voiced their support for Harris.
Despite the derogatory comments, some prominent Republicans, including Senator Rick Scott and Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar, distanced themselves from Hinchcliffe's rhetoric. Meanwhile, Trump's campaign disavowed only one of his controversial statements, remaining silent on others.
The rally highlighted Trump's strategy of leveraging fear and divisive rhetoric to sway voters for the upcoming 2024 election. However, Democrats aim to portray Trump as an authoritarian figure and hope that his extreme rhetoric will push moderate and dissatisfied voters towards Kamala Harris. As the race remains tight, both sides intensify their efforts to sway key swing states, with the potential influence of Puerto Rican celebrities looming large.
