Jennifer Lopez to speak at Harris rally in Las Vegas following backlash against Tony Hinchcliffe

Jennifer Lopez, renowned for her influential presence as a Puerto Rican entertainer, will headline a campaign rally for Vice President Kamala Harris in Las Vegas this Thursday.

Lopez’s participation follows controversy after comedian Tony Hinchcliffe faced significant backlash over remarks made at a recent Donald Trump rally, where he referred to Puerto Rico as a "floating pile of garbage."

Hinchcliffe’s comments sparked immediate outrage, with Lopez, Ricky Martin, and Bad Bunny among prominent Puerto Rican figures openly condemning the rhetoric as deeply offensive to Puerto Rican communities. Lopez, who frequently advocates for Puerto Rican causes, reinforced her stance by promoting Harris’s plans for Puerto Rico on social media, aligning with the Vice President’s commitment to support U.S. territories.

This rally is part of Harris's broader campaign outreach, with Mexican rock band Maná set to perform in Nevada and Tigres del Norte joining Harris in Arizona, adding cultural resonance and high-profile voices to the event lineup as Harris connects with Latino voters across multiple states.