People are genuinely shocked by Geraldo Rivera's tweet about the comedian's racist comments about Puerto Rico

Donald Trump held a rally at Madison Square Garden in New York this weekend.

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Dr. Phil showed up.

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Hulk Hogan had trouble taking off his shirt.

Things are going great at the Trump Madison Square Garden rally. Hulk Hogan struggles to take off his shirt. pic.twitter.com/TjeyZG2rk3

— Art Candee (@ArtCandee) October 27, 2024

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shouted Elon Musk.

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And a comedian named Tony Hinchcliffe made a racist joke about Puerto Rico.

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He said: ‘There’s a lot going on. I don’t know if you know this, but there is literally a floating trash island in the middle of the ocean right now. I think it’s called Puerto Rico.’

“A lot is happening. I don’t know if you know this, but there is literally a floating trash island in the middle of the ocean right now. I think it’s called Puerto Rico” pic.twitter.com/IXbXqDijyU

— Acyn (@Acyn) October 27, 2024

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People (obviously) did not respond positively to his comment.

I lived in Puerto Rico. And aside from the fact that it is in fact a beautiful island, Puerto Ricans take a LOT of pride in where they come from pic.twitter.com/V8kKHWYSxN

— Asha Rangappa (@AshaRangappa_) October 27, 2024

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Geraldo Rivera’s response in particular has become super viral.

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The former Fox News host tweeted this:

“A floating island of trash…?” Referring to Puerto Rico???“Poisoning the blood of our nation…?” We have “murder in our genes….?”Fuck these racists. Latino men of goodwill, be proud of yourselves and your ancestors. A vote for Trump is a vote against self-respect.

— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) October 28, 2024

Twitter: @GeraldoRivera

He followed this up:

Latino men, for the love of your parents and children, for your pride and honor, tell this little gringo to fuck himself. https://t.co/ClpvYzsGQU

— Geraldo Rivera (@GeraldoRivera) October 28, 2024

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People are genuinely surprised that Geraldo Rivera of all people tweeted such things.

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“Geraldo came to the party a little late but he’s here now and he’s mad. I like it,” one person said.

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“Never thought I would agree with Geraldo Rivera,” said another.

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The general consensus is, “How the hell do I agree with Geraldo, but here we are.”

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