JD Vance Responds to Tony Hinchcliffe’s Controversial Puerto Rico Joke

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s recent joke about Puerto Rico has gone viral, setting off a wave of public debate and even drawing a response from U.S. Senator JD Vance during a rally in Wisconsin. Vance acknowledged he hadn’t seen the joke firsthand but emphasized that he’s frustrated with America’s current "outrage culture," where, he argued, “every little thing” becomes a point of contention. Vance contrasted the public response to Hinchcliffe’s joke with political messaging, adding that divisive rhetoric isn't helpful to the country. The controversy highlights the ongoing discussion about free speech and comedy’s role in addressing—or poking fun at—sensitive issues. Whether deemed offensive or simply edgy, Hinchcliffe’s joke has clearly struck a nerve across the nation.