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After insulting half the country by calling all Trump supporters “garbage” during a campaign call at the White House on Tuesday, Joe Biden is now trying to walk it back.
Biden was reportedly participating in the online conference at the same time Kamala Harris was delivering an outdoor speech near the White House, which was touted as her final pitch to convince Americans to elect her as president.
But it was Biden’s insult to Trump supporters that has captured all the attention, instead of Harris’ speech.
Amid all the outrage from conservatives, a post was then made on Biden’s X page, trying to walk it back.
“Earlier today I referred to the hateful rhetoric about Puerto Rico spewed by Trump’s supporter at his Madison Square Garden rally as garbage—which is the only word I can think of to describe it. His demonization of Latinos is unconscionable. That’s all I meant to say. The comments at that rally don’t reflect who we are as a nation,” Biden’s post reads.
Earlier today I referred to the hateful rhetoric about Puerto Rico spewed by Trump’s supporter at his Madison Square Garden rally as garbage—which is the only word I can think of to describe it. His demonization of Latinos is unconscionable. That’s all I meant to say. The…
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) October 30, 2024
In addition to posting the statement for Biden, the White House is trying to clean it up by claiming conservatives are overlooking an apostrophe. A White House transcript claims Biden was saying, “The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporter’s.”
The official White House transcript needs to be immediately corrected. Notice the use of the apostrophe in the transcript
Joe Biden’s words were clear that he was stating Trump’s supporters were the garbage
Not Biden discussing Trump’s supporter’s garbage floating around pic.twitter.com/xDyyHZsZ53
— Kylie Jane Kremer (@KylieJaneKremer) October 30, 2024
Conservatives aren’t letting Biden off the hook, and the backlash is massive.
“No, you called us garbage. It’s on tape,” declared X user “End Wokeness.”
No, you called us garbage. It’s on tape. pic.twitter.com/bxb4UDnteN
— End Wokeness (@EndWokeness) October 30, 2024
Conservative actress Roseanne Barr quipped, “No need to apologize. You just won Trump his third straight election. We owe you big time as MAGA.”
No need to apologize. You just won Trump his third straight election. We owe you big time as MAGA.
— Roseanne Barr (@therealroseanne) October 30, 2024
“Is there an apology in there? Because I don’t see the words “I’m sorry,” wrote David Sacks.
Is there an apology in there? Because I don’t see the words “I’m sorry.”
— David Sacks (@DavidSacks) October 30, 2024
“A comedian made a joke. The President of the United States made a Statement. Big difference!” pointed out podcast host Alec Lace.
A comedian made a joke. The President of the United States made a Statement. Big difference!
— Alec Lace (@AlecLace) October 30, 2024
“No you called half of the country GARBAGE and it’s on video from a Kamala campaign event. You can’t pretend you said something else. This is on top of Kamala’s VP candidate Tim Walz framing Trump voters as Nazis today. You & Kamala are the party of extremism. We want Trump back!” wrote Robby Starbuck.
No you called half of the country GARBAGE and it’s on video from a Kamala campaign event. You can’t pretend you said something else. This is on top of Kamala’s VP candidate Tim Walz framing Trump voters as Nazis today. You & Kamala are the party of extremism. We want Trump back! pic.twitter.com/FspNB1mKFk
— Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) October 30, 2024
Several Trump supporters responded by saying they’re getting ready to take OUT the garbage of the entire Biden administration.
We heard what Joe said.
We will be taking out the trash on January 20th.
Soon.
— Clandestine (@WarClandestine) October 30, 2024
You are on video calling all Trump voters “garbage.”
Fuck you and fuck Kamala Harris
The rhetoric from both of you is unforgivable.
We are going to landslide Kamala right into the dumpster on November 5th.
— Philip Anderson (@VoteHarrisOut) October 30, 2024
Don’t try to walk it back. You said what you said. You and Kamala hate every American who doesn’t support your shitty administration and you make it very clear to us everyday.
It’s why we’re getting rid of both of you in 6 days.
— Savanah Hernandez (@sav_says_) October 30, 2024
Pathetic old man. You called over half the country GARBAGE. The only garbage I see here is you and your pathetic administration. pic.twitter.com/pOIMalhGiH
— Clown World ™ 🤡 (@ClownWorld_) October 30, 2024
FYI: Joe Biden is nowhere near competent enough to write the above post.
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) October 30, 2024
Biden’s verbal gaffe (if that’s what it was) is an absolute nightmare for Harris campaign.
This is getting more attention than Harris’ closing argument speech. https://t.co/WKYnn5HHMB
— Chris Cillizza (@ChrisCillizza) October 30, 2024
— ALX 🇺🇸 (@alx) October 30, 2024
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