Speaking at the Harris Waltz campaign event in Las Vegas on Thursday night, actress and singer Jennifer Lopez condemned former President Trump’s offensive jokes at his New York rally and referenced her Puerto Rican heritage. , called on the Latino community to vote.
“(Trump) has consistently tried to divide us. At Madison Square Garden, he reminded us of who he really is and how he really feels.
“It wasn’t just Puerto Ricans who were offended that day. It was all Latinos in this country. They were humane, decent people of character,” López said to cheers from the crowd. He said.
Mr. Lopez’s appearance at Mr. Harris’ Las Vegas rally comes amid growing anger over comments made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe during Mr. Trump’s Sunday night rally in which he referred to Puerto Rico as a “floating island of trash.” The Trump campaign is trying to distance itself from Hinchcliffe.
Mr. López, Ricky Martin, Marc Anthony, reggaeton star Don Omar, “Despacito” singer Luis Fonsi and global superstar Bad Bunny have been among the vice president and his supporters since Sunday. He is among several celebrities of Puerto Rican descent who have expressed support for the platform.
“I’m an American woman. I’m the daughter of Guadalupe Rodriguez and David Lopez, and I’m a proud daughter and son of Puerto Rico. I’m Puerto Rican,” Lopez said Thursday night.
She praised Vice President Kamala Harris’ career as a prosecutor and her policy plans, saying, “Immigrants and immigrant families have the freedom to pursue the American Dream, and workers have access to housing, education, food, and the necessities of life.” Women have the freedom to choose what they want to do with their bodies.”
“You can’t even spell American without Rico. This is our country, too,” she joked.
Lopez urged the audience to vote, saying people would be powerless if they stayed home.
“This election is about your life. It’s about you and me and my children and your children. Don’t make it easy. Let them pay attention to you. Your vote is your power.”
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