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AOC slapped with community note after claiming massive Puerto Rican rally had to do with anti-Trump movement

November 4, 2024

AOC slapped with community note after claiming massive Puerto Rican rally had to do with anti-Trump movement

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was slapped with a community note on an X post Sunday, suggesting a rally in Puerto Rico was part of an anti-Trump movement.

I’m Puerto Rican and Kamala Harris would continue Democrat destruction of the island

November 1, 2024

I’m Puerto Rican and Kamala Harris would continue Democrat destruction of the island

Puerto Rico copes with legacy of mismanagement from Democrat presidents. Kamala Harris would be more of the same. Donald Trump delivered over $40 billion in aid to the island.

Biden's 'garbage' remark being used by down-ballot GOP candidates in closing voter pitch

October 30, 2024

Biden's 'garbage' remark being used by down-ballot GOP candidates in closing voter pitch

Republicans in Senate races, like Dave McCormick, are highlighting President Biden trashing Trump supporters as "garbage" in the final days of the election cycle.

Puerto Rico Shadow Senator endorses Trump at PA rally after 'Kill Tony' controversy at MSG

October 29, 2024

Puerto Rico Shadow Senator endorses Trump at PA rally after 'Kill Tony' controversy at MSG

Shadow Sen. Zoraida Buxo, R-PR, endorsed Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally only days after a comic at another event insulted Puerto Ricans.

Trump camp responds to backlash over comedian's Puerto Rico joke at rally

October 28, 2024

Trump camp responds to backlash over comedian's Puerto Rico joke at rally

A joke about Puerto Rico made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe during a Sunday Trump rally "does not reflect" the views of former President Donald Trump, a Trump campaign spokesperson said.

Pro-Trump comedian who told Puerto Rico joke at Madison Square Garden draws criticism from AOC, others

October 28, 2024

Pro-Trump comedian who told Puerto Rico joke at Madison Square Garden draws criticism from AOC, others

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe sparked bipartisan backlash for making a joke about Puerto Rico during remarks at the Trump rally in Madison Square Garden.

Puerto Rican musicians bring star power, endorse Trump: ‘Best president the world has seen’

September 2, 2024

Puerto Rican musicians bring star power, endorse Trump: ‘Best president the world has seen’

Puerto Rican reggaeton stars Anuel AA and Justin Quiles went to former President Trump’s Pennsylvania rally in support of the GOP candidate.

American Airlines passengers stranded by ‘excruciating circumstances’ in Bahamas, called 'illegal immigrants'

August 16, 2024

American Airlines passengers stranded by ‘excruciating circumstances’ in Bahamas, called 'illegal immigrants'

An American Airlines flight from Puerto Rico to Florida was diverted due to weather, stranding passengers at a Bahamas airport overnight and turning them into illegal immigrants.

Meet the American who popularized Latin music, Tito Puente, World War II Navy veteran and kamikaze survivor

July 21, 2024

Meet the American who popularized Latin music, Tito Puente, World War II Navy veteran and kamikaze survivor

Tito Puente was born in New York City to parents from Puerto Rico. After serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, he popularized Latin music in the United States.

4 Dominicans are accused of smuggling wildlife and throwing 113 birds overboard to their deaths

May 13, 2024

4 Dominicans are accused of smuggling wildlife and throwing 113 birds overboard to their deaths

Four men have been indicted in Puerto Rico and have been charged with smuggling wildlife, after the U.S. Coast Guard spotted them throwing overboard cages holding birds.