Bad Bunny, J.Lo, Ricky Martin Back Kamala Harris After Puerto Rico Insult at Trump Rally
In the wake of a controversial Trump rally in which a comedian insulted Puerto Rico, top Latin stars such as Bad Bunny, Jennifer Lopez, and Ricky Martin came out in support of Vice President Kamala Harris. Meant to energize Trump supporters, the rally became a lightning rod for criticism over cruel things said about the island, which Harris denounced as “cruel and unacceptable.”
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Comedian’s Remarks Draw Fury During a rally for Trump, the comedian made light of the recovery and its people in Puerto Rico. Those comments were observed by many to belittle hurricane, economic, and systemic problems on the island. Harris quickly condemned such remarks, calling for public empathy and respect toward the community.
This kind of ridicule does not represent us as a nation,” Harris said. “We have to lift up every community, and most certainly those communities that have bled through so much hurt.”
Latin Music Icons Stand in Solidarity with Harris
The vice president’s reaction resonated with important figures in the Latin music scene, who praised her after she spoke out against the racist comments.
Bad Bunny posted Harris’s comments on Instagram: “This is the kind of leadership we need-somebody standing up with Puerto Rico.”
Jennifer Lopez, who has Puerto Rico roots, posted: “Gracias, Kamala, por defender a nuestra gente. We deserve better.”
Meanwhile, Ricky Martin tweeted: “Grateful for Kamala’s voice. Puerto Rico deserves dignity, not insults.
Their support highlighted not just the frustrations of the Puerto Rican community but also the cultural and political clout of these artists.
Trump Supporters Dismiss Criticism
The rally and its aftermath stirred outrage among the supporters of Harris, though Trump loyalists such as Kid Rock and Ted Nugent dismissed the backlash as overreaction. So far, Trump has yet to react to the controversy and to the comments of Harris.
Harris Gains Momentum with Latino Voters
That incident just reinforces Harris’s growing relationship with Latino communities, a pivotal block of voters in the 2024 election. Analysts point out that such endorsements from cultural icons like Bad Bunny, J.Lo, and Ricky Martin would solidify Harris’s connection to young Latino voters by calling attention to Puerto Rico’s political and social issues.
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