President Joe Biden in a sharply-worded statement referred to supporters of former President Donald Trump as “garbage” during a phone call organised by the Hispanic advocacy group Voto Latino . Biden’s comments came in response to a controversial remark made at a Trump rally, where comedian Tony Hinchcliffe described Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage.”
Biden condemned the remarks, saying, “The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporters. His demonisation of Latinos is unconscionable, and it’s un-American. It’s totally contrary to everything we've done, everything we’ve been.” He added that Trump “doesn’t give a damn about the Latino community,” and encouraged voters to “reject [Trump]” in the upcoming election.
Biden’s strong language quickly drew a response from Republicans, including Trump himself. At a campaign stop, Trump likened Biden’s words to Hillary Clinton’s 2016 comments about Trump supporters being a “basket of deplorables,” a term that has since become a rallying cry among his base. “Remember Hillary? She said ‘deplorable’… and ‘irredeemable.’ Garbage, I think, is worse, right?” Trump said, drawing laughter from supporters.
Trump's running mate JD Vance, also condemned Biden’s comments, calling them “disgusting.” He accused Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris of “attacking half of the country.”
Democrats, meanwhile, faced internal pressures to distance themselves from Biden’s remarks. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said on CNN that he “would never insult the good people of Pennsylvania or any Americans, even if they chose to support a candidate that I didn’t support.”
The controversy highlighted the intensifying battle for Hispanic voters , with both parties working to shore up support among this increasingly influential demographic. Vice President Harris seized on Hinchcliffe’s comments in an ad targeting Puerto Rican voters, and her campaign received a show of support from popular Puerto Rican musician Bad Bunny.
Biden condemned the remarks, saying, “The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporters. His demonisation of Latinos is unconscionable, and it’s un-American. It’s totally contrary to everything we've done, everything we’ve been.” He added that Trump “doesn’t give a damn about the Latino community,” and encouraged voters to “reject [Trump]” in the upcoming election.
When Joe wakes up and wonders why his intern tweeted this — we will leave this here as a reminder. pic.twitter.com/50hDhvtJvt
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) October 30, 2024
Biden’s strong language quickly drew a response from Republicans, including Trump himself. At a campaign stop, Trump likened Biden’s words to Hillary Clinton’s 2016 comments about Trump supporters being a “basket of deplorables,” a term that has since become a rallying cry among his base. “Remember Hillary? She said ‘deplorable’… and ‘irredeemable.’ Garbage, I think, is worse, right?” Trump said, drawing laughter from supporters.
President Trump responds to Crooked Joe Biden calling tens of millions of American patriots "garbage":
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) October 30, 2024
"Remember Hillary, she said deplorable... Garbage I think is worse." pic.twitter.com/kOXv7bQZoS
Trump's running mate JD Vance, also condemned Biden’s comments, calling them “disgusting.” He accused Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris of “attacking half of the country.”
This AH calls over half the country GARBAGE and KAMALA has not repudiated it. Early today he said he wanted to drown Trump and Kamala has not disavowed any of this. They can go to hell. The men and women in this country cannot elect Kamala. This is how democrats are, NASTY😡 https://t.co/NNFYMaqAZs
— Feisty🇺🇸🇺🇸 (@Feisty0I) October 30, 2024
Democrats, meanwhile, faced internal pressures to distance themselves from Biden’s remarks. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro said on CNN that he “would never insult the good people of Pennsylvania or any Americans, even if they chose to support a candidate that I didn’t support.”
The controversy highlighted the intensifying battle for Hispanic voters , with both parties working to shore up support among this increasingly influential demographic. Vice President Harris seized on Hinchcliffe’s comments in an ad targeting Puerto Rican voters, and her campaign received a show of support from popular Puerto Rican musician Bad Bunny.
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