Carmen Yulin Cruz described the painful reaction from Puerto Ricans at an airport when comedian Tony Hinchcliffe called Puerto Rico a 'floating island of garbage'. "People were asking me, Mira, Yulin, what is this guy saying?" she reported, emphasizing that this was not an isolated incident but mirrored past insults towards Puerto Rico's dignity. She added, "This isn't the first time. Let's not be surprised."
The history between former President Trump and Puerto Rico is fraught with tension. Cruz recalls Trump's refusal to send adequate aid post-hurricanes, where he infamously threw paper towels at victims. These actions cemented a challenging relationship with the island and its leaders, highlighted by insults and accusations of incompetence. Despite the past, Trump attempted to display a more favorable stance during his 2020 election campaign, a significant shift from his previous remarks.
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