Hinchcliffe Unapologetic After Puerto Rico Joke Backlash

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe remains unapologetic after facing backlash for his joke at a Trump rally, where he referred to Puerto Rico as a 'floating island of garbage,' a comment linked to the island's landfill crisis. Despite criticism from public figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Hinchcliffe defended his remarks on his 'Kill Tony' podcast, emphasizing his commitment to free speech and insult comedy. He acknowledged the timing and venue of his comments were ill-suited, yet maintained his comedic style is uncompromising. Hinchcliffe argued his joke was a commentary on political manipulation and reiterated his respect for Puerto Ricans, whom he described as 'smart people.' The controversy did not appear to affect Trump's support among Latino voters in the recent election.