Overview

• Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made controversial remarks about Puerto Rico at a Trump rally, calling it a 'floating island of garbage.'
• Trump stated he was unaware of Hinchcliffe and distanced himself from the comments, saying the comedian was not affiliated with his campaign.
• The remarks sparked criticism from both Democrats and Republicans, with GOP members attempting to distance themselves from the controversy.
• President Biden criticized the rally's rhetoric, leading to further political tensions and clarification from the White House.
• Fox News's Greg Gutfeld defended the joke as 'educational,' while acknowledging the backlash from Hispanic communities.