Marc Anthony Endorses Kamala Harris for President, Slams Donald Trump’s Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric

Marc Anthony endorsed Kamala Harris for president in a new ad, and slammed Republican candidate Donald Trump in that same message. The endorsement was revealed on Friday (Oct. 18), just three weeks away from the Nov. 5 presidential election, considered one of the most consequential elections in recent memory.

In the video, the Puerto Rican artist (who was born in New York) explains why he's supporting Vice President Harris. "This election goes way beyond political parties. Let's remember what the United States represents and stands for: UNITED," he reminds viewers. "That's why I support Kamala Harris for president."

This ad, titled "Recuerdo," is part of the Harris campaign's $370 million investment in television and digital reservations until Election Day. The video will air nationally on Telemundo during Sunday's coverage of the 2024 Billboard Latin Music Awards and in Pennsylvania on Telemundo, Univision and WAPA TV, and will have an "emphasis on high-viewership events and shows including high-ranked telenovelas and a variety of shows," according to a press release.

In the ad, Marc Anthony explains that another Trump presidency would be "divisive," and reminds viewers the way the former president handled Hurricane Maria, which pummeled Puerto Rico in 2017. "Even though some have forgotten, I remember what it was like when Donald Trump was president. I remember what he did and said about Puerto Rico, about our people. I remember after Hurricane Maria devastated our island, Trump blocked billions in relief while thousands died. I remember when our families lacked clean water and electricity, Trump threw paper towels and called Puerto Rico 'dirty and poor,'" he says. "I was not surprised. Because I also remember he launched his campaign by calling Latinos 'criminals' and 'rapists.' He told us what he'll do. He'll separate children from their families, and threaten to use the Army to do it."

Marc Anthony is among a number of Latin artists — including Maná, Eden Muñoz and Chiquis — who've slammed Trump's anti-immigrant rhetoric. Meanwhile, urbano acts such as Anuel AA, J Quiles and Nicky Jam have publicly announced their support for Trump.

Watch Marc Anthony's ad endorsing Kamala Harris below:

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