Biden's remarks about Trump supporters spark GOP outrage; White House defends president's comments as Republicans express frustration

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On Tuesday, President Joe Biden ignited controversy by mocking supporters of GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump, labeling them as "garbage." His comments were made during a speech to a Latino advocacy organization, and they quickly drew parallels to Hillary Clinton's infamous 2016 description of Trump voters as “deplorables.”

In his address, the 81-year-old president referred to a recent incident at one of Trump’s rallies, where a speaker derogatorily called Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage.” This remark was made by a comic during Trump's event at Madison Square Garden. Biden emphasized the dignity of Puerto Ricans, stating, "They are good, decent, honorable people."

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He continued, “The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporters. His demonization of Latinos is unconscionable, and it's un-American. It's totally contrary to everything we've done, everything we've been.”

Biden's comments quickly stirred backlash from Trump’s supporters, prompting White House spokesperson Andrew Bates to clarify the president's remarks. Bates stated that Biden was specifically referring to the "hateful rhetoric" expressed at Trump’s rally, asserting, “Garbage is the only word I can think of to describe it.” He condemned Trump’s “demonization of Latinos” and asserted that such comments do not represent the values of the nation.

Republicans swiftly condemned Biden for his choice of words. Florida Senator Marco Rubio responded, stating, “He’s talking about everyday Americans who love their country.” Karoline Leavitt, a spokesperson for the Trump campaign, added, “There’s no way to spin it: Joe Biden and Kamala Harris don’t just hate President Trump, they despise the tens of millions of Americans who support him.”

Even some Democrats distanced themselves from Biden's remarks. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro stated 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.”

As the political landscape heats up in the lead-up to the 2024 election, Biden’s remarks and the ensuing fallout illustrate the heightened tensions between the two parties, further polarizing an already divided electorate.

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