Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz visited Vilma’s Kitchen, a popular Puerto Rican restaurant in Erie, Pennsylvania, on Thursday, addressing supporters and speaking out against recent comments directed at Puerto Rico. Walz criticized comments made during a comedian’s appearance on donald trump rally at Madison Square Garden, calling the joke “incredibly hurtful” and “dangerous” given the current political climate.

“It was not only unnecessary, but incredibly painful.” Walz he said to the gathered crowd. “And honestly, in the climate we’re in, it can be dangerous.” He described the incident as “another attempt to divide us” and urged voters to unite in the days left before the election.

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe sparks outrage

Tony Hinchcliffe’s controversial joke about Puerto Rico unleashed a wave of reaction after he referred to the island as a “floating island of garbage.” The comments have sparked calls for accountability and apology from donald trump.

Advocating for a strategy for Puerto Rico

Walz He also underscored the need for a more focused federal approach toward Puerto Rico, calling for what he described as a “Puerto Rico-specific strategy.” Drawing from his experience as a former teacher, he highlighted the importance of educating Americans about Puerto Rico’s contributions to the United States and the need for greater investment in the island.

“I say this as a teacher,” he noted, “we have to educate our fellow Americans about our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico: why it is important, why we are investing there and understand how much the Puerto Rican community contributes. to all our states.”

Energizing voters for “A Better Tomorrow”

Walz He took the opportunity to rally his followers, emphasizing the importance of electoral participation. “This gives us the opportunity now, in the next five days, to energize people, to go out and cast votes for a better tomorrow, that new path forward,” he said. Walz outlined key campaign priorities, including protecting access to health care, supporting manufacturing jobs, improving education and combating gun violence.

Highlighting the Harris-Walz campaign’s commitment to these issues, she added, “We want to talk about the things that matter to people: access to health care, education, and gun violence prevention.”

A vision of unity and stability

In closing, Walz shared his vision of a united America under President Harris. “I just think about how wonderful it will be to wake up Wednesday morning and have the President Harris“, said. “Knowing that there doesn’t need to be chaos, that there doesn’t need to be division.”

As the countdown to Election Day continues, Walz’s comments in Erie emphasized his call for unity, urging voters to reject divisive rhetoric and vote for a future focused on shared progress.