Jennifer Lopez, alongside Bad Bunny and other Latino stars, endorsed Kamala Harris at a Las Vegas rally, condemning offensive comments made at a Trump rally targeting Puerto Rico and Latino communities.
Jennifer Lopez Endorses Kamala Harris for President in Las Vegas Rally
On October 31st, Jennifer Lopez introduced Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris at a rally in Las Vegas, emphasizing the critical choice facing voters between Harris and Donald Trump. During her address, Lopez highlighted her concerns over offensive remarks made at a recent Trump rally.
Outrage Over Trump’s Puerto Rico Slur
Referencing Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden, Lopez condemned offensive jokes made by a comedian, including one referring to Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage.” Lopez expressed how these comments hurt not only Puerto Ricans but the entire Latino community, adding that they were “un-American and hurtful.”
A Show of Solidarity from Latino Stars
In response to the Puerto Rico slur, prominent Puerto Rican figures like Bad Bunny, Ricky Martin, and Luis Fonsi joined Lopez in endorsing Harris. Massachusetts-born Nicky Jam also shifted his support, aligning with Harris amid the growing backlash.
Harris and Lopez Rally Latino Voters in Crucial Swing States
With Latinos making up roughly 30% of Nevada's population, Harris’s choice to include Lopez and Mexican rock band Maná at her Las Vegas event aimed to resonate with Latino voters. Earlier that day, Los Tigres del Norte performed at a Harris rally in Phoenix, Arizona, appealing to the 36.2 million eligible Latino voters nationwide.
A Rallying Cry for Unity and Action
In her speech, Lopez shared her family’s Puerto Rican heritage and stressed that as Americans, they deserve respect. She passionately urged voters to support Harris, saying, “I like Hollywood endings. I like when the good guy—or in this case, the good girl—wins.”
Trump’s Response: A Controversial Stunt
Meanwhile, Trump’s campaign took to Green Bay, Wisconsin, where he staged a stunt dressed as a garbage collector, driving a branded garbage truck around an airport tarmac. His campaign suggested it was to counter a recent Biden remark about “floating garbage,” which Biden clarified was a reference to Trump’s rally speakers.
The Importance of the Latino Vote in the 2024 Election
This election is seen as a toss-up, and both campaigns are keenly aware of the significance of the Latino vote. Lopez and Harris’s appeal to Latino voters is an essential strategy in this race, with Harris positioned as the candidate advocating for unity and respect.
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