Biden's comments on Trump rally joke draw GOP backlash

President Biden sparked controversy by seemingly calling Donald Trump's supporters "garbage" during a video call with Latino activists. This comment followed a joke at a Trump rally where Puerto Rico was referred to as a "floating island of garbage." The White House clarified that Biden was actually condemning the joke made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, not Trump's supporters. Biden stated that his remarks were about the hateful rhetoric at the rally, not an insult to individuals. Republicans, including Trump, criticized Biden's comments, with Trump comparing them to Hillary Clinton's "basket of deplorables" remark. Biden later reiterated that he was denouncing the offensive comments made at the rally, not the supporters themselves.