Puerto Rican singer Nicky Jam announced this Wednesday, via a message on his social media, that he is withdrawing his support for Republican candidate Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential elections.
In a message posted on Instagram, the urban music artist explained the reasons behind his change of stance towards Donald Trump.
"My people, usually I'm not the type of person to respond to these kinds of things on camera or on my social media," the singer began.
"The reason I supported Donald Trump was because I believed it was best for the economy in the United States, where many Latinos—myself included—live, as well as many immigrants who are suffering due to the economy. I thought that, as a businessman, he was the best choice," she noted.
However, Nicky Jam expressed his disappointment after the controversial statements made by comedian Kill Tony (Tony Hinchcliffe), known for his ties to the Trump circle, who referred to Puerto Rico as a "garbage island" during a performance.
These words sparked controversy and led the singer to publicly withdraw his support for the Republican candidate.
"I never thought in my life that a month later a comedian would come to criticize my country and speak badly of it. Therefore, I withdraw any support for Donald Trump and distance myself from any political situation," he asserted emphatically.
Finally, he concluded with a powerful statement: “Puerto Rico deserves respect.”
The events involving comedian Kill Tony took place at a recent Trump rally in New York.
In addition to his remarks about Puerto Rico, he also made disparaging comments about Latinos and other ethnic groups, which were met with outrage from various artists in the Latin community, including Bad Bunny, Ricky Martin, and Luis Fonsi (born in Puerto Rico), as well as Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez (born in New York to Puerto Rican parents).
Despite the discomfort of some Latinos, Cuban-American Senator Marco Rubio defended Trump, stating: "Puerto Rico is not trash; it is the home of American fellow citizens who have made enormous contributions to our country."
Previously, Nicky Jam participated in a rally with the former U.S. president in Las Vegas, where he did not hesitate to take the stage with the Republican and even wore a red cap featuring the slogan Make America Great Again, reported La Vanguardia.
On stage, the reggaeton star expressed that he felt fortunate to have met Trump, stating, “people from where I come from don’t usually meet the president.”
At the same time, Nicky Jam stated that "we need him back (Trump)" in the presidency, a contest that will be decided next November.
This statement of support led the iconic Mexican band Maná to withdraw their musical collaboration with Nicky Jam from streaming platforms, viewing the support for Trump as an act of racism.
Maná expressed on Facebook their commitment to defending the rights of those born in Latin American countries, stating, "For the past 30 years, Maná has supported and defended the rights of Latinos around the world. There is no business or promotion that is worth more than the dignity of our people."
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