A comedian supporting Trump sparked controversy at a rally by referring to Puerto Rico as a "floating pile of garbage."

A comedian supporting Trump sparked controversy at a rally by referring to Puerto Rico as a "floating pile of garbage."

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At Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s closing rally at Madison Square Garden, comedian Tony Hinchliffe, known as Kill Tony, sparked controversy with a series of provocative jokes. His comments included jabs about Latinos, Puerto Ricans, and Black people, which drew a mix of laughs and groans from the crowd.

“There’s a lot going on," Hinchliffe remarked. "I don’t know if you know this, but there’s literally a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean. I think it’s called Puerto Rico.” His comments were met with a mix of responses from the audience, which included both laughter and discomfort. Hinchliffe, whose comedy show "Kill Tony" has nearly 2 million subscribers on YouTube, is known for edgy, often controversial humor that has drawn criticism for its perceived racism and sexism.

The timing of the remarks comes as the 2024 presidential candidates are focused on delivering strong national messages. Trump’s rally at the iconic Madison Square Garden was part of his push to energize supporters, but Hinchliffe’s jokes appeared consistent with the divisive tone often associated with Trump's events.

Hinchliffe’s act continued with remarks targeting Latinos, gesturing "open arms" only to spread his arms in a dismissive "get out of here" motion. “And these Latinos, they love making babies, too. Just know that. They do,” he quipped.

At one point, Hinchliffe addressed a Black man in the audience, saying, “A Black guy with a thing on his head. What the hell is that, a lampshade?” After a pause, he clarified, “Just kidding, he’s one of my buddies. We carved watermelons together at a Halloween party last night. It was awesome.”

Later, senior Trump advisor Danielle Alvarez released a statement distancing the campaign from the remarks, noting, “This joke does not reflect the views of President Trump or the campaign,” a response likely directed at Hinchliffe’s Puerto Rico comment.

Democratic vice-presidential nominee Tim Walz and New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized Hinchliffe’s remarks in live commentary, highlighting the Puerto Rican population in battleground states. Walz urged Puerto Ricans to consider their response at the polls.

Following Hinchliffe's comments, former Trump White House official Alyssa Farah Griffin posted on X (formerly Twitter), pointing out the significant Puerto Rican population in Pennsylvania, urging that votes could be pivotal there.

Republican Party of Puerto Rico chairman, Angel Cintrón, condemned the comedian's comments, calling them "unfortunate, ignorant, and entirely reprehensible." Cintrón emphasized that such remarks “do not represent the conservative values of republicanism,” underscoring the contributions Puerto Ricans have made to American democracy.

In response, Hinchliffe posted on X, asserting his affection for Puerto Rico, where he had vacationed, and noted the criticism from figures like Walz, dismissing it as a lack of humor.