Biden's comments on Trump supporters spark controversy ahead of election

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President Biden's recent comments about Trump supporters have sparked controversy. He referred to derogatory remarks made at a Trump rally, saying, "the only garbage I see floating out there is his supporters." This has drawn comparisons to Hillary Clinton's "deplorables" remark from 2016. The White House clarified that Biden was addressing the comedian's comments, not Trump's supporters. They emphasized the grammatical distinction, suggesting he meant "supporter's" rather than "supporters." Biden later reiterated that he was condemning hateful rhetoric, not the people themselves. The Trump campaign quickly seized on the situation, using it to rally support and raise funds. Biden's comments come just a week before the election, adding pressure to the Democratic campaign as early voting continues.


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