President Joe Biden criticized Donald Trump’s supporters during a call organized by the Hispanic advocacy group Voto Latino in response to the crude and racist rhetoric at the Republican presidential nominee’s rally over the weekend. Biden specifically addressed a comedian who referred to Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage” at the event held at Madison Square Garden. The President’s initial comments were a bit jumbled, as reported by the Associated Press, but he made it clear that demonizing Latinos and using hateful language was unacceptable and un-American. White House spokesman Andrew Bates clarified that Biden was criticizing the hateful rhetoric at the rally as “garbage.”
Republicans, including Florida senator Marco Rubio, quickly jumped on Biden’s remarks, accusing him of calling everyday American patriots “garbage.” Rubio made the statement during a campaign event in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Biden’s comments highlight the ongoing divide between the two political parties and their supporters, with each side accusing the other of spreading hate and division. The President’s strong stance against racism and discrimination will likely continue to be a central theme in his administration. The incident underscores the ongoing debate over the role of inflammatory rhetoric in politics and its impact on society.
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