Biden's remarks spark GOP backlash as Trump campaign seizes on controversy
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President Biden's recent comments during a video call with a Latino voting group appeared to label Trump supporters as "garbage." The White House clarified that he was referencing a comedian's joke about Puerto Rico, not directly insulting supporters. Republicans quickly seized on Biden's remarks, comparing them to Hillary Clinton's "basket of deplorables" comment from 2016. This incident has become a rallying point for the GOP, especially as both parties focus on key states like Pennsylvania. Biden's gaffe comes as he has maintained a low profile in the campaign, having endorsed Vice President Harris. The Trump campaign criticized Biden's remarks, asserting that they reflect a pattern of Democrats disparaging their supporters.