Biden's comments on Puerto Rico spark controversy and give Trump a campaign boost

Joe Biden's recent comments about Puerto Rico have sparked controversy just days before the election. While attempting to defend Puerto Ricans from remarks made at a Trump rally, Biden's choice of words led to confusion and backlash, drawing comparisons to Hillary Clinton's "deplorables" comment in 2016. The White House quickly clarified Biden's remarks, stating he was referring to hateful rhetoric, not Trump's supporters. However, the incident has provided Trump with an opportunity to shift focus away from his own controversies and criticize Biden's comments as disrespectful to his supporters. Vice President Kamala Harris now faces the challenge of addressing the fallout while trying to unify voters. The situation highlights the potential impact of misstatements in a tightly contested election, where every word can influence public perception.