Jennifer Lopez Shocks Fans With Clear Political Message Ahead of the Election
Jennifer Lopez really said, "Let's Get Loud," issuing a to-the-point statement that let her fans know exactly where she stands ahead of the upcoming presidential election.
Over the weekend, the 55-year-old singer took to her social media platforms to re-share several different political posts, including a video shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Democratic nominee and current vice president Kamala Harris addressing the people of Puerto Rico and condemning recent comments made by a speaker at a rally for Donald Trump.
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ICYMI, comedian and podcaster Tony Hinchcliffe took the stage at Madison Square Garden on Oct. 27, opening for the former president. During his speech, Hinchcliffe referred to Puerto Rico as "a floating island of garbage" and was immediately met with uncertainty from the crowd and backlash online.
"There’s a lot going on," Hinchcliffe, 40, said on Sunday. "I don’t know if you know this but there’s literally a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean right now. I think it’s called Puerto Rico."
In the wake of his remarks, several celebrities have spoken out to endorse Harris and her vice presidential hopeful Tim Walz, including J.Lo.
"???????????," the actress simply wrote alongside a repost of Harris' video.
The four emojis—a Puerto Rican flag, voting symbol, check mark and clap—elicited quite a reaction from social media users.
"Do u know how badly you have to f--k up to make JLo political?" one top-liked comment quipped.
"JLO ?" a second said, stunned.
"LET’S GET LOUD!!!" another exclaimed.
"YESSS JLO!" a fourth applauded.
"The heinous racism towards Puerto Rico at today’s rally has now mobilized Bad Bunny, Ricky Martin and JLo," someone else added, noting the controversial comments have forced the hand of many other celebrities to speak out.
"First Bad Bunny, Ricky Martin, and now JLO," another wrote.
Along with the Twitter endorsement, Lopez took to her Instagram Stories with the same video and several of Harris' campaign graphics illustrating her plans should she be elected.
Along with the This Is Me...Now star, Ricky Martin and Bad Bunny, Harris has earned the endorsement of many other celebs including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Sarah Jessica Parker, Mariska Hargitay and Bruce Springsteen.
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