Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, one of the openers for former President Donald Trump at his Madison Square Garden rally on Sunday, referred to Puerto Rico as “a floating island of garbage,” a joke that drew immediate criticism from Democrats and several Republicans—and led Trump’s campaign to distance itself.

Vice President Kamala Harris dismissed the "nonsense" spouted at a campaign rally for Donald Trump in New York City, which included a racist joke by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe about Puerto Rico. "I'm very proud to have the support of both like Bad Bunny and Jennifer Lopez and others who were supporting me before that nonsense last night at Madison Square Garden,

The insult comedian, who sparked backlash from Democrats and Republicans alike, has close ties to Joe Rogan and believes in his right to offend: “Comedians should never apologize for a joke.”