The reactions of figures such as Bad Bunny, Ricky Martin, Luis Fonsi, Jennifer López and Marc Anthony did not take long to be noticed, expressing rejection and reaffirming their support for Kamala Harris in her race for the presidency of the United States.
The Latino community has reacted indignantly after a Donald Trump rally in New York this Sunday, when comedian Tony Hinchcliffe referred to Puerto Rico as a “garbage island” and made other offensive comments towards Latinos and ethnic groups.
Bad Bunny
ùFrom social networks, these artists echoed their disagreement and showed solidarity with the island and with Latinos in general. Bad Bunny, who enjoys great influence among Latin youth, published a message of support for Harris on his Instagram account, where he highlighted the importance of respect between communities.
In his stories, the singer shared a video of Harris recalling Trump’s indifference towards Puerto Rico during critical moments, especially after the hurricanes that devastated the island. In her words, Harris highlights how the former president blocked necessary help and limited himself to offering insulting gestures instead of solutions.
Ricky Martin
For his part, Ricky Martin, known for his moderate political stance, also expressed his discontent. Although on other occasions he has supported Republican candidates, on this occasion he showed concern about the content of the rally and reiterated his support for Harris. In a direct message, Martin wrote: “This is what they think of us. Vote for Kamala Harris,” and shared a video of the moment Hinchcliffe made his derogatory comment.
Luis Fonsi
Luis Fonsi also raised his voice and questioned the lack of respect demonstrated at the event. “Is this serious?” he posted on his networks, condemning the comedian’s racist and divisive tone. Fonsi highlighted his pride in his Puerto Rican roots and for being Latino, and emphasized that they cannot accept the contempt that, in his opinion, is reflected in the comments of figures close to the Trump administration. “They want to divide us, but we will not fall into that trap,” Fonsi concluded in his message.
Marc Anthony
Marc Anthony recalled the insufficient efforts of the Trump administration after Hurricane Maria. In an emotional tweet, he recalled the lack of help and empathy towards Puerto Ricans during that tragedy. Marc Anthony also showed his support for Harris, indicating that this election represents a decision beyond partisan preferences: “it is about our dignity and our unity as a country.”
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Jennifer López was another of the voices that joined the criticism. The artist shared the same video of Harris that Bad Bunny published, and underlined her commitment to creating economic opportunities for Puerto Rico.
The criticisms of these artists not only highlight the outrage over Hinchcliffe’s comments, but also their support for a campaign that, they say, prioritizes the values of dignity and respect. His support for Harris could influence the vote of young Latinos, who, although they historically support the Democratic Party, have low electoral participation.
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