Reggaeton pioneer Nicky Jam pulled his endorsement of Donald Trump following Puerto Rico comments at the former president's campaign rally in New York. The musician's decision came after comedian Tony Hinchcliffe referred to Puerto Rico as a 'floating island of garbage' at a Trump campaign rally at Madison Square Garden on Sunday.
'The reason why I supported Donald Trump was that I thought it was best for the economy in the United States, where many Latinos live—including me—and many immigrants who are suffering because of the economy. Being a businessman, I thought he was the best move,' Jam told his 43 million-plus Instagram followers in a video posted Wednesday.
'Never in my life did I think that a month later a comedian would come to criticize my country and speak badly of my country. And therefore, I renounce any support for Donald Trump and step aside from any political issues. Puerto Rico is respected.'
In September, Nicky Jam, who was born to a Puerto Rican father and Domi...
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