President Joe Biden has come under fire for his recent remarks in which he referred to supporters of former President Donald Trump as "garbage." The comment was made during a campaign call where Biden criticized an insult comedian who had performed at a Trump rally and called Puerto Rico "garbage."
The backlash was swift, with many online commentators sharing clips of Biden's statement and condemning his choice of words. Former President Trump himself took to social media to criticize Biden, stating that one cannot lead America if they do not love the American people. Senator Tom Cotton and Senator JD Vance also weighed in, calling Biden's remarks an outrageous smear and expressing their disappointment in the President and Vice President Kamala Harris.
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum accused the Biden administration of continuing the divisive rhetoric that was seen during the 2016 election when Hillary Clinton referred to Trump supporters as "deplorables." Actor James Woods also joined the chorus of criticism, calling for a return to discussing issues rather than resorting to insults and divisiveness.
Former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. echoed this sentiment, calling for a focus on policy discussions rather than personal attacks. Overall, the reaction to Biden's comments has been overwhelmingly negative, with many accusing the administration of further dividing an already polarized nation.
As the fallout from Biden's remarks continues, it remains to be seen how the administration will address the criticism and work to bridge the growing divide among the American people.