A comedian at a Donald Trump rally has called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage", sparking furious reactions from fellow Republicans as well as Democrats. The comedian, Tony Hinchcliffe, was among the stars who turned out for the event at Madison Square Garden in New York. He also made a series of jokes that leant on racist stereotypes.

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,