Archbishop Roberto O. González Nieves of San Juan, Puerto Rico, has called for former President Donald Trump to personally apologize for racist comments made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe at a Trump rally in New York City. Hinchcliffe described Puerto Rico as a 'floating island of garbage' and made other offensive jokes, prompting widespread condemnation from both political parties. In a letter posted on social media, the archbishop expressed that humor should not belittle human dignity and that apologies from the campaign are insufficient without Trump's personal disavowal of the remarks. The Trump campaign has distanced itself from Hinchcliffe's comments, asserting they do not reflect Trump's views, yet Trump has not publicly addressed the issue. González Nieves emphasized Puerto Rico's contributions, noting that more Puerto Rican soldiers died in the Vietnam War than from any U.S. state, and called for a respectful discourse in politics. The controversy has intensified as various political figures react, with some supporting the archbishop's stance while others downplay the comedian's remarks.