Elections Unlocked: Decoding US comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s crass joke on Puerto Rico

Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe faced flak after he jokingly described Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage” at former President Donald Trump’s rally at Madison Square Gardens in New York. His remarks drew a massive backlash from both the Republicans and Democrats, with Trump’s campaign deciding to distance itself from the comments.

With just a week left for the US presidential election on November 5, India Today’s Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai and Foreign Affairs Editor Geeta Mohan discuss the controversy and whether the row has further polarised the high-stakes polls, that are expected to see a tight contest. Tune in.