Coverage dated October 27, 2024

Bad Bunny boosts Harris as a Puerto Rico ‘joke’ backfires on Trump

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In Pennsylvania — a pivotal state in this year's tight election — Puerto Ricans wield significant clout. A comedian at a Trump rally called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage."

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Delaware Public Media
Bad Bunny boosts Harris as a Puerto Rico ‘joke’ backfires on Trump (opens Delaware Public Media)
Published Oct 27, 2024
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In Pennsylvania — a pivotal state in this year's tight election — Puerto Ricans wield significant clout. A comedian at a Trump rally called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage."
CNN
Bad Bunny shows support for Harris after comedian makes offensive comment about Puerto Rico at Trump rally (opens CNN)
Published Oct 27, 2024
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Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny signaled support for Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday, sharing a clip on social media of the vice president’s plans for the island moments after a speaker made an offensive joke at Donald Trump’s New York rally, sparking outrage.
The Guardian
Puerto Rican stars Bad Bunny and Ricky Martin back Kamala Harris after racist comments at Trump rally (opens The Guardian)
Published Oct 27, 2024
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Artists share videos to their million of Instagram followers as Harris and Trump work to gain ground with Latino voters
Deadline
Bad Bunny And Jennifer Lopez Express Support For Kamala Harris As Trump Rally Comedian Calls Puerto Rico A “Floating Pile Of Garbage” — Update (opens Deadline)
Published Oct 27, 2024
Deadline's feed description
Bad Bunny, the Puerto Rican recording artist, and Jennifer Lopez today expressed support for Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, as they shared a video of the vice president's plans for the U.S. territory.
Anchorage Daily News
Latin superstar Bad Bunny backs Harris for president after comedian’s racist jokes at Trump event (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Oct 27, 2024
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Bad Bunny threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday by sharing a video of the Democratic presidential nominee shortly after a comedian at Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally made crude jokes about Latinos and called Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage,” angering ar…
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Bad Bunny backs Harris for president after comedian's racist jokes at Trump event (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
Published Oct 27, 2024
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth's feed description
Bad Bunny threw his support behind Kamala Harris after a comedian at Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally made crude jokes about Latinos.
Black Enterprise
Comedian At Trump’s NYC Rally Used His Time To Launch Racist Remarks Against Latinos and Black People (opens Black Enterprise)
Published Oct 27, 2024
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After a comedian referred to Puerto Rico as a "floating island of garbage," pop star Bad Bunny endorsed Kamala Harris on social media.
FOX 29 Philadelphia
Bad Bunny endorses Kamala Harris after Trump rally speaker calls Puerto Rico 'floating island of garbage' (opens FOX 29 Philadelphia)
Published Oct 27, 2024
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Bad Bunny shows his support for Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election shortly after a comedian who spoke at the opening of Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage."
Newsweek
Bad Bunny backs Kamala Harris with Instagram post of Puerto Rico video (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 27, 2024
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The Latin superstar endorsed Kamala Harris on Sunday following a controversial speech that insulted the island territory at Donald Trump's rally.
Fox News
Bad Bunny endorses Harris after Trump rally comedian jokes Puerto Rico is 'floating island of garbage' (opens Fox News)
Published Oct 27, 2024
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Bad Bunny endorsed Kamala Harris after a comedian told former President Trump's rally in Madison Square Garden that Puerto Rico is "floating island of garbage."
Local News 8
Latin superstar Bad Bunny is supporting Harris for president (opens Local News 8)
Published Oct 27, 2024
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Associated Press Bad Bunny threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris Sunday by sharing a video of the Democratic presidential nominee shortly after a comedian at Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally made crude jokes about Latinos and called Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage…
Variety
Bad Bunny, Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin Boost Kamala Harris After Trump Rally Speaker Bashes Puerto Rico as a ‘Floating Island of Garbage’ (opens Variety)
Published Oct 27, 2024
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Bad Bunny and Jennifer Lopez boosted Kamala Harris on Sunday after a Trump rally speaker bashed Puerto Rico as 'a floating island of garbage.'
The Hollywood Reporter
Bad Bunny, Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin Show Support for Kamala Harris After Comedian Insults Puerto Rico at Trump Rally (opens The Hollywood Reporter)
Published Oct 27, 2024
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Bad Bunny and Jennifer Lopez are supporting Kamala Harris after comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made a racist joke about Puerto Rico at a Trump rally.
WHDH Boston
Latin superstar Bad Bunny backs Harris for president after comedian’s racist jokes at Trump event - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Oct 27, 2024
WHDH Boston's feed description
Bad Bunny threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday by sharing a video of the Democratic presidential nominee shortly after a comedian at Donald Trump’s
Breitbart News
Latin Superstar Bad Bunny Backs Kamala Harris for President (opens Breitbart News)
Published Oct 27, 2024
Breitbart News's feed description
Bad Bunny threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday by sharing a video of the Democratic presidential nominee shortly after a comedian at Donald Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally made crude jokes about Latinos and called Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage,” angering ar…
Philadelphia Inquirer
Latin superstar Bad Bunny backs Kamala Harris for president after a comedian’s racist jokes at a Donald Trump event (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)
Published Oct 27, 2024
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His backing could be a boost for the Harris campaign as it tries to bolster its support with Latino voters, among whom Trump has been working to gain ground.
NBC New York
Bad Bunny endorses Harris after Trump rally comedian calls Puerto Rico ‘floating island of garbage' (opens NBC New York)
Published Oct 27, 2024
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Bad Bunny endorsed Kamala Harris shortly after Tony Hinchcliffe dissed Puerto Rico at the Trump MSG rally.
Time
Puerto Rican Superstar Bad Bunny Backs Kamala Harris After Racism at Trump Rally (opens Time)
Published Oct 27, 2024
Time's feed description
Bad Bunny threw his support behind Harris shortly after a speaker at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally called Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage.”
Latin Times
Bad Bunny Endorses Kamala Harris With Social Media Video (opens Latin Times)
Published Oct 27, 2024
Latin Times's feed description
The Puerto Rican super star formally announced his position on the presidential campaign less than 10 days from the election
Los Angeles Times
Bad Bunny backs Harris after comedian's 'island of garbage' remarks at Trump rally (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Oct 27, 2024
Los Angeles Times's feed description
Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny signaled his support for Vice President Kamala Harris moments after a speaker at a Trump rally called Puerto Rico 'a floating island of garbage.'

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