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Biden's 'Garbage' Comment Sparks Political Controversy Ahead of Election

Kamala Harris distances herself from Biden's remark, emphasizing unity in her presidential campaign.

Tony Hinchcliffe
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Donald Trump Kamala Harris
Peter Navarro speaks before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Greensboro Coliseum, Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024, in Greensboro, N.C. Tony Hinchcliffe arrives to speak before Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump during a campaign rally at Madison Square Garden, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in New York. Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., speaks during a "Back the Blue," campaign rally in Congers, N.Y., on Friday, October 18, 2024.

Overview

  • President Biden's comment referring to Trump supporters as 'garbage' has created a backlash just days before the election.
  • Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential candidate, has publicly disagreed with Biden's remark, stressing her commitment to representing all Americans.
  • The White House clarified that Biden's comment was meant to criticize the rhetoric at a Trump rally, not all Trump supporters.
  • Republicans have compared Biden's comment to Hillary Clinton's 'basket of deplorables' remark, using it to rally their base.
  • Harris's campaign is focusing on a message of unity, attempting to appeal to moderate Republicans and distance from divisive rhetoric.