In a fiery exchange on CNN, Democratic strategist Maria Cardona issued a stark warning to Matt Mowers, a veteran insider in Trump’s circle: the retreat of influential Puerto Rican voices from Donald Trump’s camp is a trend he should not ignore at his own peril.
The latest notable figure to break ranks is none other than reggaeton superstar Nicky Jam. Just this week, Jam walked back his endorsement of Trump after a comedian’s offensive routine at a Trump rally, which included the cringe-worthy line about Puerto Rico being a “floating island of garbage.”
This incident only deepens the scrutiny surrounding Jam’s endorsement, especially after he recently distanced himself from Trump when the former president mistakenly referred to him as a woman and called him “hot.”
CNN anchor Boris Sanchez delved into the implications of Jam’s decision, remarking, “While Nicky Jam may not be a household name across the board, he commands significant respect and admiration in specific communities. What does it signify for Trump now that Jam has rescinded his support?”
Mowers, however, remained unconvinced about the potential fallout. “Sure, with only six days to go before the election, Democrats will try to spin this into a narrative about Puerto Rican voters in Pennsylvania. But let’s be honest: most voters have made up their minds at this point. There might be a few who switch sides, but overall, the electorate is quite solidified,” he asserted confidently.
He further suggested that Biden’s recent comments, in which he disparaged half of Americans as “garbage,” could actually galvanize Trump’s base. “That could energize those voters, making them more determined to show up because they feel personally attacked by the administration,” Mowers contended.
Cardona was quick to push back against his perspective, branding it as wishful thinking. “What I’m hearing from Nicky Jam’s actions, and the sentiments coming from voters, is that many are indeed reconsidering their support. In Pennsylvania alone, there are around 500,000 Puerto Ricans, and even more in battleground states. Just recently, I listened to Latino voters expressing their outrage—not just among Puerto Ricans, but the broader Latino community.
They’re reaching out to my show, saying they’re switching their votes. If you believe that this won’t have an impact, keep thinking that. We’ll see the results come Tuesday, and then we can talk.”
In this charged atmosphere, the stakes are high, and the political landscape is shifting, as voices from vibrant communities begin to rise in opposition to the status quo.
