A rally by Donald Trump held last Sunday in New York sparked controversy due to comments made by comedian Kill Tony (Tony Hinchcliffe), who referred to Puerto Rico as a "garbage island" during his performance.
Additionally, he made derogatory comments about Latinos and other ethnic groups, which were met with outrage from several artists in the Latin community, including Bad Bunny, Ricky Martin, and Luis Fonsi (born in Puerto Rico), as well as Marc Anthony and Jennifer López (born in New York to Puerto Rican parents).
This rhetoric, although officially rejected by Trump's campaign, did not go unnoticed by these artists, who responded openly and, for the most part, expressed their support for Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate.
Through their social media, they criticized the tone of the event and reaffirmed their support for Harris. Bad Bunny, who has significant influence among young Latinos, posted a message on Instagram in support of the candidate, appealing for respect and solidarity among communities.
Through his stories, Bad Bunny shared a video of Harris in which the candidate says: “I will never forget what Donald Trump did and didn’t do when Puerto Rico needed a supportive and competent leader. He abandoned the island, attempted to block aid after devastating consecutive hurricanes, and offered nothing but toilet paper and insults.”
Ricky Martin, known for his more centrist political stance, also expressed his discontent. Although he has previously supported Republican candidates, this time, like other Puerto Ricans, he voiced concern over the comments made at the rally and joined the movement in support of Harris.
"This is what they think of us. Vote for Kamala Harris," stated Ricky Martin, alongside a clip of Hinchcliffe's speech.
The comedian's words were also condemned by singer Luis Fonsi. "Is this for real?" he wondered on his social media, where he described the intervention as "a disgrace."
"It's fine to have different viewpoints, but pursuing this racist path is not acceptable. I am very proud to be Puerto Rican, and I am very proud to be Latino. We do not agree with this constant hatred. It is quite clear that these people do not respect us, yet they still want our vote," the interpreter concluded.
Marc Anthony also expressed his disapproval and recalled how the Trump administration handled the crisis in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria. In a lengthy tweet, Marc Anthony reflected on the actions of the former president during that tragedy, emphasizing his decision to block aid funds for the island and his lack of empathy towards Puerto Ricans.
With an emotional tone, the singer expressed: “I remember what it was like when Trump was president... he launched his campaign by calling Latinos criminals and rapists." He further emphasized his support for Harris, arguing that, beyond political parties, this is an election that represents the dignity and unity of the United States.
Jennifer Lopez was another Latina star who showed her support for Harris. The singer shared on her Instagram stories the same post that Bad Bunny shared, in which Harris states that she will "create economic opportunities for Puerto Rico."
The clear support from Bad Bunny, Ricky Martin, Luis Fonsi, Marc Anthony, and Jennifer López could influence the voting of young Latinos, a demographic that traditionally favors the Democratic Party, although it shows low voter turnout.
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