Trump’s new pitch to Latinos is predictably insulting

In his play for Latino voters, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is running the risk that whatever Latino support he’s assembled will crumble in the final weeks of the campaign. He and his campaign are looking silly at best and dangerous at worst.

Let’s start with the silly.

In his quest for more celebrity endorsements from reggaeton stars , Trump misgendered Nicky Jam at a Las Vegas rally Friday. “Latin music superstar Nicky Jam. Do you know Nicky? She’s hot,” Trump said. Only when the music superstar, who’s a man, walked onto the stage, did Trump notice his mistake. “Oh, look, I’m glad he came up,” the former president said.

Despite the awkward moment, Jam eventually proclaimed in Spanish that “it’s been four years and nothing has happened. We need Trump. Let’s make America great again.”

Trump’s Latino strategy is bankrupt on ideas that will help Latino communities.

It was yet another instance of Trump insulting a Latino endorser before receiving their praise. A few weeks ago in Pennsylvania , Trump told Puerto Rican rapper Anuel AA, “I don’t know if these people know who the hell you are, but it’s good for the Puerto Rican vote. Every Puerto Rican is going to vote […]

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