Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he’s “never heard of” the comedian who called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage" during his rally at Madison Square Garden.

The comment, made by right-wing comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, spread quickly online, sparking anger and frustration among Puerto Ricans across the country.

“I have no idea who he is,” Trump told Fox News host Sean Hannity on Tuesday.

“Somebody said there was a comedian that jokes about Puerto Rico or something and I have no idea who he is. Never........

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