Former President Donald Trump criticized President Joe Biden for allegedly calling supporters of the former president “garbage.” Trump used this opportunity to attack Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris during a rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Biden’s comments, made during a Latino outreach call, sparked controversy, with the White House clarifying that he was referring to a particular group of Trump supporters who made derogatory statements about Puerto Rico. Trump capitalized on this moment to paint himself as a defender of his supporters and accuse Biden and Harris of not loving Americans.
The controversy over Biden’s remarks provided Trump with a distraction from criticism over recent crude and racist comments made during a Trump rally at Madison Square Garden. Despite disavowing the comedian who made the offensive remarks, Trump tried to downplay the situation and deflect attention. The comments from both sides threatened to overshadow Harris’ efforts to deliver her closing argument during a rally, with some supporters expressing disappointment at the divisive rhetoric.
Trump’s campaign planned to use Biden’s comments to attack Democrats and rally support among his base. The situation mirrored Clinton’s 2016 remark about Trump’s supporters, which was ultimately embraced by the Trump campaign. The latest controversy demonstrates the escalating tensions and heated rhetoric in the final week before Election Day, with both sides seeking to gain the upper hand in the political discourse.
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