Biden criticizes Trump supporters as 'garbage' after comedian's Puerto Rico joke

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President Joe Biden criticized Donald Trump's supporters as "garbage" during a call with the Hispanic group Voto Latino. This comment followed a comedian's racist remarks at Trump's recent rally in Madison Square Garden. Biden's remarks were a response to a joke made about Puerto Rico, which he defended by highlighting the dignity of its people. He condemned the hateful rhetoric from the rally as "unconscionable" and "un-American." The comments drew backlash from Trump and Republican media outlets. Biden later clarified his statement on social media, emphasizing his disapproval of the rally's language.


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