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Donald Trump downplayed the controversy surrounding a racist joke told by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe at his Madison Square Garden rally. Hinchcliffe compared Puerto Rico to a "floating island of garbage," sparking backlash. Trump claimed he didn't know Hinchcliffe and that the incident was being overblown. He also stated he has a good relationship with Puerto Rico, despite criticism over his handling of Hurricane Maria. Getty Images

Trump on rally speaker’s Puerto Rico comments: ‘I can’t imagine it’s a big deal’

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Donald Trump downplayed the controversy surrounding a racist joke told by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe at his Madison Square Garden rally. Hinchcliffe compared Puerto Rico to a “floating island of garbage,” sparking backlash. Trump claimed he didn’t know Hinchcliffe and that the incident was being overblown. He also stated he has a good relationship with Puerto Rico, despite criticism over his handling of Hurricane Maria.

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