Trump's 'Lovefest' Rally: Controversy at Madison Square Garden

Donald Trump described his controversial rally at New York's Madison Square Garden as a 'lovefest,' despite backlash over crude and racist remarks. Trump dismissed criticisms, focusing praise on the gathering. The Trump campaign distanced from a comedian's offensive joke, yet overlooked other disparaging comments.

In a Tuesday statement, Donald Trump defended his rally at Madison Square Garden in New York as a 'lovefest,' despite numerous accusations of racism and crude insults directed at various communities.

Trump praised the controversial event's atmosphere, while criticism poured in from both sides of the political spectrum, including Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris' camp.

Despite distancing from comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's offensive remarks, the Trump campaign did not address other inflammatory comments made during the rally.

(With inputs from agencies.)