Biden suggests Trump supporters are 'garbage' after comic's insult of Puerto Rico
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden took a swipe against Donald Trump's supporters on Tuesday as he reacted to the Republican presidential nominee's weekend rally at Madison Square Garden, which was overshadowed by crude and racist rhetoric. In a call organized by the Hispanic advocacy group Voto Latino, Biden responded to a comic at Trump's rally who called Puerto Rico a “floating island of garbage. ” Biden's initial comments were garbled. “Just the other day, a speaker at his rally...
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Mon, 28 Oct 2024
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Sat, 26 Oct 2024
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Fri, 25 Oct 2024
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