Trump Rally Comedian Who Mocked Puerto Rico Has a Deal

The comedian whose remarks about Puerto Rico at a Trump campaign rally in New York last fall did not amuse everyone achieved a career milestone on Monday. Netflix announced it has signed Tony Hinchcliffe to a multiple-show deal, reports. "Myself and our entire crew of Austin comedians, peers, and upcomers are excited for the opportunity to share our chaotic, insane show with a whole new chunk of the globe," Hinchcliffe said in a statement.

The deal includes three live "Kill Tony" specials, per , and a standup special. The first debuts April 7. Among his attention-getting jokes at Trump's Madison Square Garden event was: "I don't know if you guys 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." followed. Hinchcliffe declined to apologize but later said "perhaps that venue at that time" wasn't the place for his routine.

he didn't think the remarks a "big deal"—but he didn't know who Hinchcliffe was or who booked him for the rally. Hinchcliffe's YouTube channel now has more than 2 million subscribers. (More stories.

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