President Joe Biden’s aides took to the airwaves to try and clean up the mess created by his latest verbal blunder, which had all the finesse of a bull in a china shop. During an unscripted moment, Biden managed to offensively characterize a large section of the American populace, suggesting that “the only garbage I see floating out there is his supporters.” While it would be easy to assume he was scolding those loyal to Donald Trump, his team insisted he was really talking about comedian Tony Hinchcliffe—a man who apparently has made a splash during Trump rallies without ever running for office.
To restore some semblance of credibility, the White House released a transcription of Biden’s comments, attempting to spin the narrative that he was somehow referring to this comedian instead of Trump’s supporters. But let’s be honest, this is about as convincing as saying the dog ate his homework. The aides couldn’t even affirm that they’d discussed Biden’s words with him before crafting this woeful clarification, which was about as effective as throwing a paper towel at a flood.
The biggest sign of no leadership…
Biden’s ‘Garbage’ Scandal Grows: White House Clarified Biden’s Smear on Trump Supporters Without Speaking to Bidenhttps://t.co/3RGffGvtbk
— Jeff✝️🇺🇸 (@FaithOfJob) October 30, 2024
The Axios report revealed the indecisive thought process within the Biden camp. When pressed about whether they had huddled with the President after his off-the-cuff ramble, a spokesperson mysteriously requested to go off the record. This raises eyebrows. If they are scrambling to cover for their boss’s slip-ups, it begs the question: how can anyone accurately decipher his undisciplined statements without chatting him up first?
Biden’s gaffe not only casts a dark shadow over his administration but also hints at the disarray within the White House. By trying to spin the comments, aides revealed just how disconnected they are from an honest conversation with the President. Instead of clearing the air, they fanned the flames of inquiry regarding what is really happening in Biden’s mind.
Adding to the circus, Vice President Kamala Harris remained mum amid this controversy, as her own campaign efforts floundered in the shadows of Biden’s gaffe. Her attempt to rally voters was overshadowed by these unfolding events, injecting further chaos into an already tumultuous campaign.
Biden’s slip has drawn comparisons to Hillary Clinton’s infamous “basket of deplorables” line thrown at Trump supporters back in 2016—ironically, a comment that contributed to Trump’s electoral success. While they might want to bury this blunder in the past, not acknowledging the lessons learned from history may very well leave them with a similarly grim future.