Staff Reports
Joe Biden managed to outdo himself yet again, establishing a new low in political tact by calling Trump supporters “garbage” during a campaign-related event. As Biden attempted to carve out a moment for Kamala Harris’s pivotal “closing statement” speech, he deemed it necessary to throw a bucket of slime over millions of Americans. A classic Biden move: more “oops” than “whoops!” at this point.
During the debacle, Biden referenced the comments of a comedian who likened Puerto Rico to a “floating island of garbage.” He quickly took the opportunity to assert that not only did he disagree with those comments, but he also took it a step further by labeling Trump supporters as the real “garbage.” These statements reveal a troubling inclination to demonize not just rivals but anyone who dares to align themselves with them—be they Latinos, Black voters, or hard-working Americans from all walks of life. It seems the Biden administration has an unfortunate tendency to label dissenting opinions as “un-American,” which is quite ironic from the President himself.
💥 💥 These idiots didn't learn anything from Hillary Clinton's "Deplorables" comment.💥 💥
CBS: Biden appears to call Trump supporters "garbage"
"This was certainly not the distraction the Harris campaign needed."
BRUTAL! pic.twitter.com/LHsOrHyNB4
— PatriotMike6671 (@MikeThomas6671) October 30, 2024
The fallout from this ill-advised tirade triggered a flurry of damage control, with the White House scrambling to clarify Biden’s words. They’re using the age-old strategy of rewriting history on the fly, with a statement flying in and out like it’s an episode of “Survivor: Washington D.C.” Of course, this kind of revisionist history has become the standard playbook for Biden’s gaffes. Political operatives went so far as to rephrase Biden’s statement, creating a narrative revision that would make George Orwell proud. One has to wonder if they think Americans are blissfully unaware or simply too busy to notice.
Meanwhile, Karoline Leavitt from the Trump campaign pointed out Biden’s inconsistency and how his rhetoric reflects a deeper disdain for Americans who simply disagree with his administration. In her response, she highlighted that Biden’s remarks signify more than just offhanded comments—they represent a broader contempt for the millions who support Trump’s agenda. Biden and his followers may have a knack for tossing around labels like “fascists” and “Nazis.” Still, taking those accusations seriously is hard when they throw such derogatory terms at good, everyday citizens.
The media, however, has shown a remarkable tendency to downplay Biden’s comments, weaving in excuses thin enough to be considered an insult to the intelligence of the viewing public. Some panelists cited his notorious stutter as a reason for his slip, while others frantically tried to separate “supporters” from “supporters” as if that would save him from the self-inflicted PR disaster. Once again, the left seems prepared to bend over backward to shield their favored candidates from accountability, all while demonizing the opposition.
One must ponder if Biden’s comments were an unintentional slip-up or a deliberate shot meant to sabotage Kamala Harris during her “grand speech.” After all, nothing says “team player,” like trying to overshadow your running mate in a moment of need. The perplexing dynamics of Democratic unity continue to unravel, leaving many to wonder: Is there indeed a method to this madness, or is it merely a symptom of an administration that has lost direction and decorum?
