Republicans were quick to separate themselves from a comedian who trashed Puerto Rico as an “island of garbage” during a rally for former President Donald Trump in New York City’s Madison Square Garden.
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, known as “Kill Tony,” made the joke while warming up the crowd before Trump’s appearance. The joke was one of several controversial moments that left a bad taste in Democrats’ mouths and even pushed Republicans to repudiate the routine.
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