Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro, a top surrogate for Vice President Kamala Harris, responded to President Joe Biden’s “garbage” comment, which many Republicans interpreted as an insult to Donald Trump’s supporters. Biden made the comment during a zoom call, suggesting that the only “garbage” he saw were Trump’s supporters, following comedian Tony Hinchcliffe’s offensive remarks about Puerto Rico at a Trump rally. The White House later clarified that Biden was referring to the rhetoric at the rally as “garbage.” Shapiro, while not endorsing Biden’s words, emphasized the importance of focusing on the contrast between Harris and Trump rather than attacking supporters of either candidate.
Biden later explained on X (Twitter) that he was referring to the hateful rhetoric about Puerto Rico at the rally as garbage, but his comments still drew criticism from Trump and other Republicans. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz emphasized the need for inclusivity, stating that he and the vice president want everyone to be part of their efforts. Biden has not indicated whether he will apologize or clarify his comments further, and it remains to be seen how this fallout will impact the ongoing political discourse surrounding the Biden-Harris administration and their opponents.
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