Florida Democratic Party Condemns Racist Remarks Made at Trump Rally

FDP Chair Nikki Fried: anything less than disavowal proves that Rick Scott and Florida Republicans “don’t give a damn about the Puerto Ricans they represent in Florida”

On Oct 27th, at Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden, Tony Hinchcliffe delivered a series of racist remarks targeting Puerto Ricans. In response, the Florida Democratic Party has issued the following statement:

“Donald Trump hasn’t even taken the stage at his wannabe Hitler rally and they’re already insulting American citizens,” said FDP Chair Nikki Fried. “Donald Trump’s racist extremism has seeped into the foundation of the Republican Party, and no self-respecting American should stand for it. 

“Over one million Puerto Ricans — natural-born American citizens — call Florida home. Rick Scott and Florida Republicans have a responsibility to disavow the bigotry coming from their party. We call on them to set a clear example for the country by immediately denouncing these racist attacks — anything less proves that they don’t give a damn about the Puerto Ricans they represent in Florida.”