In a freshly released Kill Tony episode, recorded less than 24 hours after his controversial appearance at a Trump rally in Madison Square Garden, comedian Tony Hinchcliffe didn’t shy away from the backlash. Hinchcliffe faced criticism for referencing Puerto Rico’s landfill issues during his rally speech, a topic some found out of place or offensive. However, in true Hinchcliffe fashion, he leaned into the controversy.
“I’m currently under attack in the news—don’t know if you guys know that,” Hinchcliffe opened, going on to clarify his point about Puerto Rico. He explained that Puerto Rican landfills are indeed overburdened, and he was pointing to this environmental crisis as an example of how political conversations can oversimplify or exploit complex issues.
Showing no signs of backing down, Hinchcliffe voiced his support for Puerto Ricans, calling them “very smart people” who recognize when they’re being used as “political fodder.” Ending his statement with a characteristic punchline, he added, “I apologize to absolutely nobody,” doubling down on his stance. The episode, now buzzing with viewer reactions, is yet another example of Hinchcliffe’s unapologetically bold approach to comedy and commentary.