JD Vance and MAGA in damage control mode after Puero Rican joke turns sour

Former President Donald Trump’s running mate, Senator JD Vance, defended comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s joke calling Puerto Rico a ‘floating island of garbage,’ criticizing America’s sensitivity to offensive humor. The joke sparked backlash from both political parties and Puerto Rican celebrities, highlighting Puerto Rico’s struggles post-Hurricane Maria. Vance argued that Americans should develop thicker skin to restore national values.