President Joe Biden faced backlash from Republicans after defending the Puerto Rican community and criticizing either Trump supporters or comedian Tony Hinchcliffe at a rally. The White House clarified that he was condemning hateful rhetoric but not calling Trump supporters “garbage.” His comments overshadowed Vice President Kamala Harris’s speech on unity. Republicans used this opportunity to attack Biden and Harris, claiming they were attacking half of the country. Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro distanced himself from Biden’s remarks. In response, Harris denied calling Trump supporters “stupid” and accused Trump of demeaning Americans. The political discourse in the final days of the race has been criticized for descending into negativity. Overall, the controversy highlighted the deep divisions in American politics and the challenges of maintaining a message of unity amidst partisan attacks.
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