Biden clarifies 'garbage' comment as Trump capitalizes on controversy

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President Joe Biden faced backlash after appearing to call Donald Trump supporters "garbage" during a campaign call. He later clarified that he was referring to comments made at a Trump rally, not the supporters themselves. The White House and Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign worked to clarify Biden's remarks. Harris stated she disagrees with criticizing people based on their voting choices, emphasizing her commitment to represent all Americans. Former President Trump seized on the controversy, claiming Biden's comments reflect his true feelings about Trump supporters. The incident has drawn significant media attention, overshadowing Harris' campaign efforts.


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