JD Vance Defends Controversial Remarks at Rally

At a Trump rally at Madison Square Garden, comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made controversial remarks about Puerto Rico and Latinos, sparking widespread condemnation. JD Vance, the Republican vice-presidential nominee who attended the rally, downplayed the backlash, stating he had not seen the jokes but criticized the tendency to take offense easily in the U.S. (MSNBC, Raw Story, Washington Post). Vance's remarks have drawn criticism, particularly as he mischaracterized Vice President Kamala Harris's comments about the rally (Raw Story). Despite the controversy, Vance continued campaigning in Wisconsin, urging voters to focus on the election rather than the rally's rhetoric (Washington Post, JSONline). The incident highlights divisions within the GOP and reflects broader tensions over race and political discourse (Mediaite).