Bad Bunny Endorsed of Kamala Harris on Puerto Rico after Trump rally remarks spark controversy

Bad Bunny shared a video of Vice President Kamala Harris speaking about Puerto Rico’s struggles, following controversial remarks made at a Trump rally.

The Trump campaign event, held at Madison Square Garden on October 27, 2024, featured comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, who referred to Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage” and made remarks about Latinos, saying they “love making babies” and likening the Democratic Party to a “Diddy Party.” The comments have sparked backlash, particularly among Puerto Rican supporters and activists.

Bad Bunny’s Instagram post did not include a specific endorsement of Harris, but his timing was notable. The video showcased Harris discussing what she described as Trump’s “failed” Puerto Rico policies, a statement that drew attention in light of recent controversies surrounding the U.S. territory. Soon after, popular Puerto Rican stars Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin also shared the video on their platforms. Bad Bunny’s fans and Puerto Rican supporters reacted enthusiastically, with one Twitter user noting, “Bad Bunny, J. Lo, and Ricky Martin have over 315 million followers on Instagram alone. This is the Puerto Rican version of the Avengers joining forces to support Kamala Harris.”

The incident has underscored the influence of celebrity voices in the political arena, particularly as Election Day approaches. Another social media user tweeted, “WOW! Bad Bunny just shared VP Kamala Harris’s plan for Puerto Rico just moments after a speaker at Trump’s rally called PR ‘garbage.’ This is a big deal. Thank you, Bad Bunny.”

Bad Bunny, born and raised in Puerto Rico, has been vocal in the past about issues affecting the island, which has recently experienced strained relations with the U.S. federal government. As reported by Times Now, his post could potentially mobilize immigrant support for Harris, with reactions to his story continuing to spread on social media.