Former President Donald Trump criticized President Joe Biden’s comments that seemed to call Trump supporters “garbage” during a rally in North Carolina and Green Bay, Wisconsin. Biden’s remarks were made during a Latino outreach call in response to a Trump rally at which a comedian referred to Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage.” Despite attempts to clarify his comments, Biden’s remarks gave Trump an opportunity to attack Democrats as out of touch with America. The White House insisted that Biden did not call Trump supporters “garbage” and released a transcript to clarify. Trump attempted to distance himself from the comedian’s comments and emphasized that the Garden event was a successful part of his closing message before Election Day. The incident also cost Trump the support of Puerto Rican trap and reggaeton singer Nicky Jam. Biden’s comments threatened to overshadow a rally held by Vice President Kamala Harris at the same location where Trump had spoken before the Capitol riot. Harris distanced herself from Biden’s remarks, emphasizing disagreement with criticizing people based on their voting preferences. The incident highlights the ongoing heated race-based rhetoric as the election approaches.
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