Election Showdown: Biden's 'Garbage' Comment Sparks Controversy

In the heated final week of the U.S. presidential campaign, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris compete in North Carolina, challenging one another's leadership focus. Biden's controversial 'garbage' comment fuels partisan tensions while polls show a tight race, making the outcome unpredictable in key battleground states.

As the U.S. presidential campaign treads into its decisive final week, tensions escalate in North Carolina. Republican hopeful Donald Trump and Democratic candidate Kamala Harris accuse each other of widening the nation's divisive political rift. This comes in reaction to President Joe Biden's polarizing 'garbage' remark earlier this week.

Amid the rising discord, Trump metaphorically asks, 'You can't lead America if you don't love Americans,' arguing that Biden's comment reflects the Democratic disdain for his supporters. Harris counters, rallying voters to reject Trump's focus on personal grievances, advocating for leadership that prioritizes Americans' needs.

Passions run high, particularly in North Carolina, a key battleground state which Trump narrowly leads according to recent polls. While absentee ballots continue to be counted, political violence threats loom large, fueled by entrenched party distrust and disputes over voting rights and procedures.

(With inputs from agencies.)