US election: Jennifer Lopez makes emotional pitch for Vice President Kamala Harris at Las Vegas rally
Superstar singer Jennifer Lopez has made an emotional pitch for Vice President Kamala Harris at a Las Vegas rally, slamming Donald Trump and saying she believed in the power of Latino voters.
Lopez joined the Democratic presidential candidate on stage at the rally on Thursday night local time, telling the crowd that Ms Harris “gets it”.
“I know as President of the United States she will fight for our freedom, for immigrant families to chase the American dream,” she said.
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Lopez took aim at Mr Trump, the Republican candidate, after comedian Tony Hinchcliffe called Puerto Rico “a floating island of garbage” at a Trump rally in New York.
“At Madison Square (Mr Trump) reminded us who he is,” she said.
“It wasn’t just Latinos he offended that day. It was humanity and anyone with decent character.”
Lopez told the crowd it was time for the people of the US to “show up” for Ms Harris.
“I promised myself I wouldn’t get emotional,” Lopez said, fighting back tears.
“But we should be emotional — we should be upset. Our pain matters. Your voice and your voice matter.
“Don’t be afraid to make people uncomfortable. Tell people to get out there and vote.”
There is a concern that this election may have low voter turnout out, with some Americans not wanting to vote for either candidate.
“A non-vote is an agreement,” Lopez said.
“It makes it easier for them to do whatever they want.
“This election is about your life. Our life. My kids, your kids.
“Don’t make it easy for them. Your vote is your power.”
