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US President Joe Biden incited a backlash after likening supporters of Donald Trump to 'garbage' during a campaign call for Latino voters, sparking condemnation from Trump and Republican figures. The remark followed a derogatory comment made at a Trump rally about Puerto Rico. Biden later sought to clarify his statement.

US President Joe Biden sparked a firestorm of controversy after he compared supporters of former president Donald Trump to 'garbage' during an online campaign call directed towards Latino voters. This incendiary comment stirred reactions from the political spectrum, including a sharp rebuke from Trump, who likened Biden's words to the infamous 'deplorables' remark made by Hillary Clinton during her campaign run in 2016.

The remark came in response to a racist joke made by a comedian at a Trump rally, likening Puerto Rico to an 'island of garbage.' Biden, criticizing this joke, stated, "The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporters." Later, amid reactions from both parties, Biden took to social media platform X to clarify his comments, insisting he was only condemning hateful rhetoric against Puerto Rico.

Republican objections were swift and vocal, with Ohio Senator J D Vance describing Biden's remarks as 'disgusting' and Trump's campaign press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, accusing Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris of demonizing various American demographic groups. Biden's remarks occurred as Harris delivered a speech advocating for unity and compromise in Washington DC.

(With inputs from agencies.)