President Joe Biden’s recent remarks have drawn significant attention, particularly overshadowing Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign efforts. During a national phone call hosted by Voto Latino, the president referred to supporters of Donald Trump as “garbage.” This comment came after a comedian at Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally compared Puerto Rico to a “floating island of garbage” on Sunday afternoon.
Biden’s words have sparked backlash from Republicans, evoking memories of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 “deplorables” remark about Trump supporters. The president criticised the derogatory reference to Puerto Rico, emphasising the decency and honour of Puerto Ricans, especially those he knows from his home state of Delaware. He condemned Trump’s treatment of Latinos as un-American and urged listeners to vote against Trump to prevent him from returning to the White House.
While praising Harris for her restraint in criticising only Trump and not his supporters, Biden reiterated the threat he believes Trump poses to minorities. He highlighted the importance of diversity and criticised Trump’s planned mass deportations.
Biden just called President Trump’s
Supporters “Garbage”. I’m crushed … maybe not.pic.twitter.com/7LTZgyN9FI— Mister Sugar (@ScottWi92107364) October 30, 2024
Reactions from Trump supporters were swift. J.D. Vance condemned Biden’s comment as an attack on half the country, while Donald Trump Jr. pointed out what he saw as a double standard in media coverage, citing previous comments by others that were not widely condemned.
What Other Media Are Saying
- BBC reports on a Trump rally where comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s racist remarks about Puerto Rico sparked outrage, with both Republicans and Democrats condemning his comments and criticizing Trump’s rhetoric.(read more)
- NBC News reports President Joe Biden criticizes Trump supporters for defending racist remarks, emphasizing the need to stand against such hate and promote unity and respect.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
What did Biden call Trump supporters?
Biden referred to Trump supporters as ‘garbage’ during a call hosted by Voto Latino.
How did Biden react to the comedian’s joke about Puerto Rico?
Biden criticised the derogatory joke, emphasising Puerto Ricans’ decency and honour.
What was Biden’s message about Trump?
Biden urged voters to prevent Trump’s return to the White House, citing threats to minorities.
How did Republicans react to Biden’s comment?
Republicans like J.D. Vance condemned Biden’s comment as an attack on half the country.
What did Biden praise Harris for?
Biden praised Harris for her restraint in criticising only Trump and not his supporters.
