President Biden sparked Republican anger when he condemned racist remarks made at a Donald Trump rally by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe. Biden defended the Puerto Rican community and criticized either Trump supporters or Hinchcliffe for their offensive comments. The White House clarified that Biden was referring to Hinchcliffe’s remarks as “garbage” and not Trump supporters. Despite this clarification, Republicans used Biden’s remarks to undermine the message of unity Vice President Kamala Harris was delivering in her speech that evening. Trump’s campaign manager and running mate criticized Biden’s comments, while Trump himself compared them to Hillary Clinton’s “basket of deplorables” remark in 2016. Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro expressed disapproval of Biden’s comments, stating that he would never insult Americans who support a different candidate. Harris had previously denied calling Trump supporters “stupid” in an interview. The final days of the race are marked by intense rhetoric, with both sides facing criticism for their comments. The controversy over Biden’s remarks overshadowed Harris’ speech and highlighted the divisive nature of the current political climate in the U.S.
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