Harris clarifies stance after Biden's 'garbage' comment sparks controversy

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Vice President Kamala Harris is distancing herself from President Biden's recent comment referring to Trump supporters as "garbage." She stated she disagrees with any criticism based on voting choices and emphasized her commitment to being a president for all Americans. Biden clarified that his remark was aimed at a comedian, not at Trump supporters. Despite this, Trump has used the incident to criticize Biden, claiming it reflects his true feelings about his supporters. The controversy has become a distraction for Harris as she campaigns ahead of the upcoming election. Trump has capitalized on the situation, drawing parallels to past comments made by Hillary Clinton about his supporters.


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