At a campaign rally for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump held at Madison Square Garden on October 27, 2024,comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made a series of provocative remarks targeting the Democratic Party and its celebrity endorsements.
Hinchcliffe, host of the Kill Tony podcast, likened the Democrats to a "Diddy Party," referencing rapper Sean "P. Diddy" Combs’ notorious “Freak Off” parties, which have been the subject of serious allegations involving sexual abuse.
During his appearance, Hinchcliffe commented on the recent high-profile endorsements of Democratic candidates from celebrities like Eminem and Leonardo DiCaprio. “Every day, the Democrat Party looks more like a Diddy Party!” he quipped, drawing laughter from the audience. According to New York Post, he also joked about NFL star Travis Kelce, implying that his recent involvement in political conversations might lead him to be “the next OJ Simpson.”
At Donald Trump's rally in Madison Square Garden, comedian Tony Hinchcliffe compared the Democratic Party to a Diddy party after Kamala Harris received endorsements from Eminem, Beyonce, and Leonardo DiCaprio. pic.twitter.com/T3m7h6Q6JZ
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Hinchcliffe’s appearance was part of a larger rally for Trump, who has held a series of high-profile campaign events across the U.S. leading up to Election Day. The remarks quickly circulated online, with Hinchcliffe’s comparisons and commentary sparking discussion about the intersection of politics and celebrity culture. Trump supporters in attendance responded enthusiastically to Hinchcliffe’s critiques, with many perceiving his statements as playful digs at the Democrats’ high-profile alliances.
The rally marked one of Trump’s final campaign appearances in New York as he approaches the 2024 election. The event was covered widely by the press and has sparked continued discourse around the role of celebrity influence in politics as each party rallies support ahead of the polls.
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