“These people have no sense of humor,” Hinchliffe said on X, defending the joke and sending the following message to Walz and AOC.
This joke bombed for a reason. It's not funny and it's not true. Puerto Ricans are amazing people and amazing Americans! I’ve been to the island many times. It’s a beautiful place. Everyone should visit! I will always do whatever I can to help any Puerto Rican in Florida or on… https://t.co/b00eYWkx85
— Rick Scott (@ScottforFlorida) October 27, 2024
The idea that a vice presidential candidate would take time out of his “busy schedule” to dissect a joke and make it seem racist is absurd.
I go to Puerto Rico because I adore it. Check out the whole set. I made fun of everyone. Tim, I am a comedian.You should probably replace your tampon now.
In response, AOC tweeted: “By referring to Puerto Rico as a floating trash dump, you’re paving the way for Trump. He caused more than 4,000 Puerto Rican deaths.
