Nicky Jam Retracts Trump Endorsement After Rally Comments

Reggaeton superstar Nicky Jam has retracted his endorsement of former President Donald Trump following derogatory comments about Puerto Rico made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe at a Trump rally. Originally supporting Trump for his economic policies, Jam expressed disappointment over Hinchcliffe's joke calling Puerto Rico a 'floating island of garbage' and emphasized the need to respect Puerto Rico. The backlash has been widespread, with other Puerto Rican and Latino artists like Bad Bunny, Ricky Martin, and Jennifer Lopez condemning the comments. Jam, who previously appeared at a Las Vegas rally with Trump, stated his regret in an Instagram video, leading to further fallout, including the Mexican band Maná pulling their collaboration with him. The Trump campaign distanced itself from Hinchcliffe's remarks, clarifying they do not reflect the views of Trump or his campaign.