Boosting Harris ahead of the possible elections, the renowned musician Bad Bunny turned U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris into a music video expressing his support over the weekend, as controversy raged on over a joke that offended Puerto Rico. During his performance of the ‘Make America Great Again’ rally in Madison Square Garden comedian Tony Hinchcliffe told despicable jokes regarding Puerto Rico which is a floating island of garbage and also going against Latino culture since Trump was elected In which many artists protested along with even some of the Hispanic Republicans.
Bad Bunny is a superstar with lots of fans globally his real name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio. His endorsement could give the Harris campaign the kind of support it needs among the Latino voter a group that Trump himself has been targeting. When asked by Bad Bunny of addressing 45 million of his Instagram followers, Harris replied, there is so much at jeopardy in this election for the people of Puerto Rico and for Puerto Rico. The spokesman for Bad Bunny also endorsed Harris that proved the artist’s concern over the issues affecting the Puerto Rican and the Latino communities.
Bad Bunny’s Endorsement of Kamala Harris Amplifies Puerto Rican Voices in 2024 Election
He posted these comments following other rants from Hinchcliffe like ‘these Latinos, they love making babies.’ Party leaders from the two organization were equally quick to respond. Puerto Rico GOP chair Angel Cintron and Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar from parts of Miami denounced the statement. Salazar said on Twitter, “It makes me sick how n Tony Hinchcliffe refers to Puerto Rico as a floating island of garbage.” This rhetoric is not GOP material. Puerto Rico contributed at least 48,000 soldiers in the Vietnam war, and about 345 soldiers received Purple Hearts. This is the bravery that needs to be respected. Educate yourself!”
Trump’s campaign manager, a lady by the name Danielle Alvarez, said the comedian’s remarks were unbecoming of Trump campaign team. Other famous artists from Puerto Rican origin, such as Luis Fonsi, who sang the hit “Despacito,” and Ricky Martin, who publicly supports Harris, joined them, writing about the ‘hate’ and ‘disrespect’ that Puerto Rico found itself in.
Danielle Alvarez, spokesperson for Trump’s campaign, issued a statement saying the comedian’s comments don’t reflect the views of Trump or his team. Prominent Puerto Rican artists, including Luis Fonsi, known for “Despacito,” and Ricky Martin, a vocal Harris supporter, also expressed their dismay on social media, denouncing the “hate” and lack of respect.
He also reposted another part of Harris speech over Puerto Rico wherein she said, “I will never forget what Donald Trump did and did not do when Puerto Rico needed a compassionate and competent leader.” The seven-time Grammy winner has always been vocal about Puerto Rico’s issues, that is the troubled electricity company handled by Luma Energy to the lyrics of his latest track “Una Velita,” a protest of the government’s failure to assist after Hurricane Maria.
The Latino vote is very important in the swing states, and Pennsylvania particularly, and Harris is not alone in trying to secure the endorsement of the Puerto Rican electorate. Lopez and Anthony have supported Democrat Biden, on the other side, Trump is supported by other famous Puerto Rican artists as Anuel AA and Nicky Jam.
Harris, seeking to strengthen her platform on Puerto Rican issues, visited a Puerto Rican restaurant in North Philadelphia on Sunday and announced her plans to create a task force dedicated to revamping the island’s energy infrastructure. Trump, meanwhile, plans to campaign in Allentown, Pennsylvania, where the population is predominantly Hispanic, with a large Puerto Rican community.