Biden clarifies remarks after appearing to call Trump supporters garbage

President Biden appeared to call supporters of former President Trump "garbage" during an interview, sparking backlash from Republicans. He later clarified that he was referring to hateful rhetoric at a Trump rally, not the supporters themselves. Biden's comments came while discussing a joke made at the rally about Puerto Rico. He condemned the racism displayed, stating that the only "garbage" he saw was related to the rhetoric from Trump's supporters. The White House quickly sought to clarify Biden's remarks, suggesting he meant a specific supporter rather than all Trump backers. Vice President Kamala Harris also distanced herself from the comments while emphasizing the importance of unity.