Ricky Martin pulls charity golf tournament from Donald Trump resort
Ricky Martin has pulled his upcoming charity golf tournament from one of Donald Trump's resorts in Puerto Rico following controversial remarks the Republican made about Mexicans in America during his recent U.S. presidential campaign launch.
The Livin' La Vida Loca hitmaker was among the Latin stars outraged by Trump's disparaging comments, in which he alleged many Mexicans who have settled in the U.S. are "rapists" who bring drugs and crime to America.
Martin blasted Trump on Twitter.com, writing in Spanish, "There's
much hatred and ignorance in your heart @realDonaldTrump", and now
the pop superstar has cut all business ties to the property tycoon
by moving his seventh Annual Ricky Martin Foundation Golf
Tournament, set for 21 August (15), from the Trump International
Golf Club to the Wyndham Grand, Rio Mar Beach Resort.
Helga Garcia, a representative for the singer, reveals the decision
is an act of "solidarity for basic human rights and in support of
the Latin-American community".
It's the latest setback for Trump after network bosses at
Univision, Televisa and NBC dropped coverage of his beauty pageants
in response to his ill-advised remarks. Roselyn Sanchez, J Balvin
and Cristian de la Fuente have also pulled out of appearances at
the upcoming Miss USA contest.