9/14/2023 0 Comments Trump mocks puerto rico accent![]() ![]() More: The path to Trump 2020 is paved with Democrats' racist accusations While the reception was ostensibly to honor Latinos, a recurring theme in Trump’s speech was his own administration’s “fantastic job.” Bush or Barack Obama would bungle such an otherwise non-controversial event. It is unimaginable that presidents like George W. Perhaps Trump deserves some credit for attempting to establish a bit of goodwill with Hispanics. Yet he basically erased it with his insensitive comments. It sure doesn’t seem like Trump has learned much since then. This comment calls to mind that period during the campaign when candidate Trump insisted that he could not receive a fair hearing from a federal judge because that judge was of Mexican-American heritage. It is as bizarre as it is sad that Trump apparently still sees Latinos as foreigners. It was not an event about or for Mexican nationals. Many U.S.-born Latinos would likely be hard-pressed to name the president of Mexico, Enrique Peña-Nieto. According to Latino Decisions polling, an “overwhelming majority” of Latinos are “frustrated” by Trump. Three-quarters disapprove of Trump’s performance as president.Īt Friday’s event, Trump told those in attendance that “You have a wonderful president in Mexico, I can tell you that.” What? This event was for Hispanic Heritage Month, which celebrates the contributions and achievements of U.S. ![]() For the record, yes, Latinos can be “tough” when an administration is attempting to take away our health care, taking aim at affirmative action, and putting virtually all undocumented people at risk for deportation. It doesn’t send a welcoming message when the president states that he has to deal with Hispanics as though we are some sort of bother, rather than the country’s largest minority group and patriotic citizens.Īnd this is a president who needs all the help he can get with Latinos. How strange for the president to inject a negative tone into a celebratory gathering. Referring to Hispanics, he said, “Believe me, they’re very tough and they’re very smart… Sometimes they’re too tough, but that’s okay… I have to deal with it.” In his speech, the president referred to Hispanic Heritage Month as “a great thing” and “big deal.” Yet he couldn’t pass up an opportunity to take a passive-aggressive shot at the Latino community. For the president to be mocking a Spanish accent at a time when Puerto Rico is suffering is decidedly unpresidential. Not to mention the fact that Trump is not exactly known for warm relations with Latinos to begin with. Online commentator Orli Matlow said he pronounced the name of the island “like he was a Jet mocking the Sharks in West Side Story.” But why is speaking with an accent funny?Īmericans of all backgrounds speak with an accent, including Southerners and Midwesterners. Our own First Lady speaks with a noticeable accent. It was when Trump touched on the crisis in Puerto Rico that things got bizarre. The president pronounced “Puerto Rico” in an exaggerated Spanish accent, three times, to laughter from the crowd. More: Trump's art of the deal for dreamers More: Hope for some 'dreamers' despite Trump move to end DACA Nothing odd there this is standard behavior for such a ceremonial occasion. In his remarks Friday, Trump praised Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta, Hispanic veterans and Hispanic small business owners. He shook hands with a Medal of Honor recipient in attendance. On the positive side, at least Trump held and attended the gathering. These events are completely at the discretion of the administration, and he didn’t have to hold such a reception at all. In June, the White House declined to recognize LGBT Pride Month. President Trump had a Hispanic Heritage Month ceremony at the White House - and probably the kindest thing to say about it is that it was weird. Watch Video: Puerto Rico's farmers never want to see this again ![]()
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