At a recent rally in Phoenix, George Lopez made headlines with a controversial joke. He appeared alongside Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who is running as Kamala Harris’s vice-presidential candidate. Lopez’s joke involved a reference to Mexicans stealing, which stirred reactions online. Critics highlighted a double standard regarding what is acceptable from comedians based on their political affiliations. The rally aimed to energize Democratic voters, focusing on key issues and featuring special guests like Lopez, but his quip sparked broader conversations on humor and politics.
“Donald Trump said he was going to build the wall,” Lopez said. “You better build it in one day because if you leave that material out there overnight…”
The nearly all-white audience laughed and cheered at the hurtful, stereotype. Lopez did not apologize for the hateful remark. The Harris-Walz campaign has not issued a statement regarding the matter.
