Biden's Puerto Rico comments spark controversy and boost Trump's campaign ahead of election

President Joe Biden's recent comments defending Puerto Ricans have sparked controversy just days before the U.S. presidential election. He criticized a comedian's remark about Puerto Rico, calling it a "floating island of garbage," and stated that the people are "good, decent, and honorable." Biden's remarks drew comparisons to Hillary Clinton's "basket of deplorables" comment from 2016. His comments have shifted focus away from Vice President Kamala Harris's campaign efforts, prompting her to clarify that she disagrees with criticizing voters based on their political choices. Donald Trump quickly seized on Biden's words, suggesting they reflect a disdain for his supporters. He framed Biden's comments as more damaging than Clinton's, using them to rally his own base and emphasize his campaign's inclusivity.