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‘Weekend Update’ Mocks Trump’s X-Rated Microphone Motion, ‘Island of Garbage’ Backlash
'Weekend Update' addressed the incidents that emerged from Trump rallies this week, an X-rated microphone motion and a racist jab at Puerto Rico.
The last “ Weekend Update ” segment before the 2024 election had plenty of fresh material to work with given the latest shocking incident from GOP candidate Donald Trump at one of his rallies. “Weekend Update” anchor Colin Jost made mention of the other disturbing incident during Trump’s Oct. 27 rally at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe delivered a racist joke that jabbed at Puerto Rico as “a floating island of garbage.” The comment ignited immediate outrage, particularly among Latino voters that Trump needs to sway to win the ultra-tight race.
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