Jennifer Lopez denounces anti-Puerto Rican remark, backs Kamala Harris at Las Vegas rally

Pop star and actress Jennifer Lopez took to the stage in Las Vegas on Thursday night to rally support for Vice President Kamala Harris and address a recent controversy involving comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s derogatory remark about Puerto Rico. Hinchcliffe, during a rally for Donald Trump in New York, referred to Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage,” a comment that sparked outrage among many.

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Lopez, a vocal supporter of the Democratic ticket, made her campaign trail debut, calling this appearance the most significant stage she had ever stood on. She condemned Hinchcliffe’s remarks, highlighting that the insult was not only offensive to Puerto Ricans but to the entire Latino community and to anyone with a sense of decency.

Identifying herself proudly as Puerto Rican, Lopez stressed her American identity, reminding the crowd that Puerto Ricans are Americans too. She shared her perspective that “American” inherently includes “Rican,” a comment that drew enthusiastic applause from the audience.

In her rally speech, Lopez urged voters in Nevada to create a “Hollywood ending” for Harris in the upcoming election. Her passionate endorsement energized the crowd, as she encouraged them to reject divisive rhetoric and support a vision of inclusivity that the Democratic ticket represents.