During a recent Harris campaign call with Voto Latino, President Biden made a comment that quickly went viral. While discussing former President Trump’s rally at Madison Square Garden, Biden referred to Trump supporters as “garbage.” He criticized Trump’s demonization of Latinos and called it un-American. This remark sparked swift condemnation from critics, with many expressing outrage at Biden’s choice of words.
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance called the comment “disgusting” and accused Biden and Harris of attacking half of the country. Senator Tom Cotton of Arkansas urged Harris to condemn Biden’s statement, while CNN contributor Scott Jennings and others expressed shock at the president’s words. Fox News contributor Joe Concha noted that Biden’s comment overshadowed Harris’s speech and drew comparisons to Hillary Clinton’s “deplorables” remark from 2016.
Former President Trump also weighed in on Biden’s comment during a rally in Pennsylvania, calling it “terrible” and suggesting that it was worse than Clinton’s infamous “basket of deplorables” remark. Trump joked that Biden might actually like him more than Harris. The White House later clarified that Biden was referring to the hateful rhetoric at the Madison Square Garden rally as “garbage.”
Biden’s comment stands in stark contrast to the message Harris delivered to voters during her speech. She emphasized the importance of seeking common ground and listening to experts and those impacted by political decisions. Harris pledged to make progress and include all voices at the table, unlike Trump, who she criticized for viewing those who disagree with him as enemies.
The controversy surrounding Biden’s comment is likely to continue developing in the coming days. It remains to be seen how the Harris campaign will respond to the backlash and whether Biden will address the criticism directly. As the story unfolds, more details and reactions are expected to emerge, shaping the ongoing narrative surrounding the president’s divisive remark.