
(TheIndependentStar.com) – Joe Biden’s latest gaffe has sparked a firestorm of controversy, as he insulted Trump supporters in response to a comedian’s joke about Puerto Rico.
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In a speech about port funding, Biden declared, “The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporters.”
The incident unfolded after a comedian at a Trump rally made a controversial joke about Puerto Rico, referring to it as a “floating island of garbage.”
While GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump promptly distanced himself from the remarks, Biden took the opportunity to launch a vicious attack on Trump’s base.
This inflammatory statement has drawn sharp criticism from prominent Republicans, who view it as a direct assault on hardworking Americans.
Senator Marco Rubio swiftly condemned Biden’s words, stating, “He’s talking about everyday Americans who love their country and want to dream big again and support you, Mr. President. And I hope [the Harris] campaign is about to apologize for what Joe Biden just said.”
The White House then attempted to backpedal, claiming Biden was referring to the rhetoric at the rally rather than Trump supporters themselves.
In contrast, Trump has taken a more measured approach to the controversy. When questioned about the comedian’s remarks, he emphasized, “It’s nobody’s fault. But somebody said something bad. I don’t want anybody making nasty jokes or stupid jokes.”
The Republican candidate also had words for Biden, saying about his remarks, “Wow. That’s terrible. So, you have to remember Hillary [Clinton] – she said ‘deplorable’ and then she said ‘irredeemable’ …. ‘garbage’ I think is worse.”
The incident has overshadowed Kamala Harris’ attempts to present a message of unity, further exposing the deep divisions within the Democrat party.
As the 2024 election approaches, Biden’s gaffe may prove to be a costly misstep, potentially driving more voters away from Harris and toward the Republican party.
Obama called us clingers.
Hillary called us deplorables.
Kamala calls us fascists.
And Biden just called us garbage.They don’t respect us & don’t want unity.
But we do.
We want to Make America Great Again.
Our coalition is for ALL AMERICANS.
And in 7 days, we will UNITE… pic.twitter.com/WYZePbYOyK— Byron Donalds (@ByronDonalds) October 30, 2024
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