Trump Criticizes Biden’s ‘Garbage’ Comment Amid 2024 Campaign Tensions
Washington, November 1, 2024 — The U.S. presidential race has intensified after President Joe Biden’s controversial “garbage” comment, which prompted a strong response from former President Donald Trump. During a recent campaign Zoom call, Biden remarked, “The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporters − his demonization of Latinos is unconscionable, and it’s un-American.” While Biden later clarified that his comment was aimed at comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, not Trump’s supporters, Trump seized the opportunity to turn the gaffe into a campaign rallying cry.
Trump’s campaign quickly equated Biden’s remark to Hillary Clinton’s infamous “basket of deplorables” comment in 2016. Trump responded by appearing at rallies with a branded garbage truck, using the symbolism to underscore his narrative that Biden disrespects many Americans. In a campaign stop in Wisconsin, Trump said, “This truck is in honor of Kamala and Joe Biden,” adding fuel to the controversy.
Biden clarified his statement, emphasizing that his comments were focused on Hinchcliffe’s derogatory remarks about Puerto Rico, not the broader Trump electorate. Despite this, the incident continues to be a flashpoint as both campaigns leverage it to shape public opinion. Vice President Kamala Harris distanced herself from Biden’s words, stressing her opposition to criticisms based on political affiliation.
As Election Day approaches, this dispute serves as the latest chapter in the ongoing war of words between Biden and Trump, each seeking to energize their respective voter bases.