Trump campaign responds to backlash in Puerto Rico as FBI investigates ballot box arson – the latest from the US election campaign

Good day and welcome back to another day of presidential campaigning.

This is our daily report to ensure you are up to date with the latest election developments.

In today's roundup, we take a look at the backlash from Donald Trump's Madison Square Garden rally, ballot box arson attacks, and how much Americans really trust their electoral process.

Let's get into it.

Puerto Rico joke 'does not reflect Trump campaign,' adviser says

The Trump campaign issued a statement distancing itself from comment Puerto Rico made at the former president Rally at Madison Square Garden.

comedian Tony Hinchcliffespoken before Donald Trump took the stage and referred to the U.S. territory as a “floating island of trash.”

The comments, along with other racist and sexist statements from other speakers, sparked backlash from Puerto Rican celebrities, politicians and others.

Among them were rapper Bad Bunny, singer Ricky Martin and actress Jennifer Lopez.

Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Waltzin the live stream with the congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortezcalled Mr Hinchcliffe “a moron”.

“The people of Puerto Rico are citizens,” he said.

“They pay almost higher taxes and serve in the military than anyone else.”

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Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, whose parents are Puerto Rican, told the crowd of more than 12,000: “I want people to understand what they think about you.”

While Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory and its citizens cannot vote in elections, there are several key states including Pennsylvania.

Puerto Ricans living in the United States are eligible to vote, and both campaigns aim to appeal to the community of nearly six million people.

In Pennsylvania, the sizable Puerto Rican community is large enough to sway the state one way or the other – potentially affecting the election outcome.

A senior adviser to the Trump campaign said in a statement that the joke “does not reflect the views of President Trump or the campaign.”

The election of Mr. Trump as vice president JD Vance While the comment was “perhaps a stupid, racist joke,” Americans need to “stop feeling so insulted.”

Accordingly CNNThe rally's speeches were largely read from a teleprompter and were supposed to be reviewed in advance by campaign staff.

Republican congressman from New York Anthony D'Espositowho is Puerto Rican, said on social media that he is proud of his heritage.

“It is a beautiful island with a rich culture and an integral part of the United States,” he said.

Several ballot boxes were set on fire in suspected arson attacks

The police are investigating two apparent crimes Arson Attacks on ballot boxes in various US states.

A ballot box inside Portland, Orewas set on fire at 3:30 a.m. local time on Monday after “an incendiary device” was planted inside.

An hour later, a ballot box came in Vancouver, Washington, also caught fire, destroying hundreds of ballots.

According to police, a suspicious device was found next to the box.

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In the Portland fire, the fire set off powder canisters inside that protected almost all of the ballots.

Election officials have asked those who voted after a certain time to submit a replacement ballot that would be verified against voter roll to prevent double fraud.

A Portland Police Bureau A spokesman said a “suspicious vehicle” had been identified from security footage.

It is believed the attacks may be linked. The FBI is investigating both incidents.

Another arson attack follows Phoenix last week in the mail collection box.

Photo of the day

President Joe Biden stood in line with dozens of early voters Delaware to cast his vote for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, his current vice president.

Having fought for a second term himself just a few months ago, he was asked whether this moment was bittersweet.

Americans say democracy is under threat in a new poll

That’s what more than 75 percent of voters surveyed said American democracy is at risk, according to a new survey New York Times And Siena College.

The research institute surveyed 2,516 voters across the U.S. between Oct. 20 and Oct. 23.

Nearly half of respondents also said that American democracy has not done a “good job of representing the people.”

Another 62 percent said the government works primarily for itself and elites rather than for the common good.

“Swifties for Trump” about the conservative movement

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