On the night of Monday Norwegian time, Donald Trump took to the stage in a packed Madison Square Garden in New York, one of the world’s most famous arenas. Trump spoke for over two hours, yet others caught the attention – in a negative sense. Søppeløy In the opening number, comedian Tony Hinchcliffe delivered a number of jokes. – I don’t know if you know, but there’s a floating garbage island in the middle of the ocean right now, and I think it’s called Puerto Rico, Hinchcliffe said from the stage. Despite the fact that the lines were well received in the hall, the statements have provoked strong reactions afterwards. Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe shocked with several crude jokes at Donald Trump’s campaign rally in Madison Square Garden on Sunday. The Trump campaign itself distances itself from the statements. – Tasteless The critics point to sexist, racist and degrading comments which they believe attacked both blacks, Latin Americans and Jews. A close ally of Trump, Republican Carlos Gimenez, calls the statements tasteless. – This is no joke. It is completely without class and downright tasteless, he writes on X. Furthermore, he writes that Tony Hinchcliffe is neither funny nor reflects the values of the Republican Party. Here he receives support from the Republican senator Rick Scott from Florida, who distances himself from the statements and writes on X that it is neither funny nor true. “Puerto Ricans are wonderful people and wonderful Americans,” the statement said. FULL: The world-famous arena Madison Square Garden was filled with Trump supporters on Sunday. Photo: Andrew Kelly / Reuters/NTB Sanker votes New York is home to the largest proportion of Puerto Ricans on the US mainland. Opposing candidate Kamala Harris quickly picked up on the joke and shared it on social media. – Today I announced my plan to help build a brighter future for Puerto Rico and the Puerto Rican people as president. At the same time, Donald Trump calls Puerto Rico “a floating garbage island”, she writes on X. Shortly after the performance, the Puerto Rican artists Bad Bunny and Ricky Martin showed their support for Harris. After the massive criticism, the Trump campaign has distanced itself from the comedian’s statements. “This joke does not reflect the views of President Trump or the campaign,” spokeswoman Danielle Alvarez said in a statement to CNN. The comedian himself thinks the critics “don’t have a sense of humor”. Many Trump supporters outside Madison Square Garden in New York. Photo: Yuki Iwamura / AP/NTB Heading towards Harris The Republican presidential candidate is in the run-up to the election. He must do what he can to capture voters on the fence, like his competitor Kamala Harris. – Kamala, you are fired, says Trump, who promises to bring back the American dream. In just over a week, the polling stations will close. It’s still even, within the margin of error, between Trump and Harris, although Harris has slipped a bit in recent polls. – We lead in all swing states, Trump claims. But what matters is what happens in nine days and then we have to win to make America great again, said Trump who was introduced by his wife Melania Trump. Former First Lady Melania Trump made a rare appearance at her husband’s campaign rally. Photo: ANGELA WEISS / AFP – The United States is an occupied country, Trump claimed from the stage. He says he will throw out all criminals in the biggest deportation the US has ever seen. He refers to prisoners who have been imprisoned in DR Congo and Venezuela, and others who have crossed the border illegally. Filled up This is one of Trump’s last major public meetings before the election. He will visit four of the seven swing states in the coming days, but on Sunday the campaign invited him to a political show in Trump’s old hometown. He had several high-profile supporters with him. Among others, vice-presidential candidate JD Vance, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Tucker Carlson, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Hulk Hogan. – The future is going to be incredible, Elon Musk said around midnight Norwegian time. It has been 40 years since New Yorkers elected a Republican presidential candidate. It is unlikely that this will change this year. Trump lost here in both 2016 and 2020. – They are inspired by Trump news spoke to several people outside Madison Square Garden on Sunday. Christopher Hiller is happy to see that there are more Trump supporters in his neighborhood. Photo: Anders Tvegård / news – It is encouraging, says Christopher Hiller, about the long queue to enter the arena. Wearing a red MAGA cap and sunglasses, he is out for a walk with his cat in a pram. – There are so many people who are concerned with saving their country. They are inspired by Trump, as I am, says Hiller. Christopher Hiller’s cat sits nicely in the pram. Photo: Anders Tvegård / news. He says he lives just six blocks from Madison Square Garden. – I have felt like a loner for a long time. I have felt that I am the only patriot in the neighborhood. That the public meeting is held in my neighborhood warms my heart, says Hill. – A love/hate relationship But not everyone outside the Arena has made up their mind. Chris, who is also from New York, is still on the fence. He turned up to check the atmosphere with his daughter. Chris from New York has not decided who to vote for. Photo: Anders Tvegård / news He was surprised when he saw the long queue outside the arena. – You hear from the media that he is hated here. But when you walk here today, you get the impression that it’s a love/hate relationship. A lot of people here seem to support him, says Chris. Although he has not made up his mind, he is clear that he will use his right to vote in this election. – Probably early next week, says Chris. Published 27.10.2024, at 21.57 Updated 28.10.2024, at 09.55
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