He took shots ate Harris and Biden.
Former President Donald Trump staged a press conference from a garbage truck in Green Bay, Wisconsin, wearing an orange reflective vest in response to President Joe Biden’s recent remarks calling Trump supporters “garbage.” Trump introduced the truck, adorned with “Trump Make America Great Again 2024,” and stated it was a tribute to Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. This event was a direct reaction to Biden’s defense of Puerto Ricans following a joke made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe at a Trump rally, in which Hinchcliffe referred to Puerto Rico in derogatory terms.
During his remarks, Biden condemned the language used to describe Puerto Ricans, emphasizing their dignity and calling the demonization of Latino communities “unconscionable” and “un-American.” His comments prompted criticism from Trump and his supporters, who seized the opportunity to portray Biden as dismissive of average Americans. In response, the White House altered the transcript of Biden’s remarks to clarify his intent, stating that he was not referring to all Trump supporters but specifically to Hinchcliffe.
Trump’s rally later that night included jokes about Biden’s “stupid” comments and referenced Hillary Clinton’s 2016 remark about a “basket of deplorables.” He argued that Biden’s statements were even more egregious, claiming they showcased a level of contempt for a significant portion of the electorate. While Trump distanced himself from Hinchcliffe’s controversial comments, he remarked that he did not know the comedian and dismissed his statements as simply part of comedic expression.
In the wake of Biden’s comments, Vice President Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz aimed to convey a message of unity, distancing themselves from any divisive rhetoric. Harris asserted her belief in representing all individuals, regardless of their political preferences, and expressed strong disapproval of criticizing people based on their voting choices.
Overall, this incident highlights the ongoing political tensions as both parties seek to mobilize their bases ahead of the upcoming presidential election. Trump’s press conference and subsequent rally were clearly aimed at galvanizing support from his base while criticizing the current administration’s approach to political discourse.
