Donald Trump finally talked about Puerto Rico on Tuesday night. He just didn’t mention why — or the offensive remarks about the U.S. territory that have distracted his campaign in the closing days.
Trump’s visit to Allentown, Pennsylvania — a majority Latino city in the crucial swing state — was scheduled long before Tony Hinchcliffe’s racist opening speech Sunday night at Madison Square Garden and the ensuing controversy. But the visit was an opportunity to address the situation and put the issue to bed.
At least, there was that opportunity.