Staff Reports
Karine Jean-Pierre has become quite the contortionist trying to clarify Joe Biden’s recent comments at a Voto Latino Zoom call, where the president decided to unleash a metaphorical dumpster fire aimed at Donald Trump’s supporters. Whether Biden really meant to call half the country “garbage” or simply wanted to point out the trash collectors at a Republican rally remains a mystery. Nevertheless, it’s caused quite the stir, forcing the Vice President’s team into full-on damage control mode.
In case anyone missed it, Biden made headlines by referring to Trump’s supporters as “garbage.” This statement was caught on video and quickly spread like wildfire across the internet. However, Jean-Pierre, in her efforts to save face for her boss, took a hard stand against the obvious. She magically argued that Biden didn’t mean to insult Trump supporters at all—that he was actually referencing a joke made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe instead. Talk about a twist that would confuse even a seasoned magician.
Karine Jean-Pierre Denies Biden Views Trump's Supporters as 'Garbage': 'He Is a President for All' https://t.co/Zcs9mSG5cw
— ✞🌸TrumpGirlOnFire 🔥 (@TrumpGirlOnFire) October 31, 2024
When pressed about whether Biden wished he’d used a few more brain cells while speaking or was at all worried about the impact of his words on Harris’s struggling campaign, Jean-Pierre dodged like a seasoned politician. She assured everyone that Biden really did understand how his statements might be perceived but claimed it was all taken out of context. This kind of “clarification” feels reminiscent of a kid claiming their dog ate their homework when faced with undeniable evidence.
In a splash of irony, Jean-Pierre then shifted gears to paint Biden as a champion of unity and against hateful rhetoric. He may have called millions of Americans trash, but hey, he’s still all about representing the “red state” folks too, even if they happen to be under a pile of garbage in his worldview. It’s all about showing he is a president for everyone—except it seems during live Zoom sessions where the real opinions slip out.
Further complicating matters, Jean-Pierre attempted to bolster Biden’s image by announcing a shiny new $3 billion project from the Inflation Reduction Act, designated for electric cars and other climate tech initiatives. She highlighted that this money would assist 27 states, including those with Republican governors. A closer look at the numbers, however, shows a whopping 16 of those states are under Democrat rule, leading to the question: Is this really about “assistance” or just a clever way to push an agenda? With Biden himself admitting the IRA is mostly a climate change law dressed up in sheep’s clothing, it seems the administration is content to play the semantics game while trying to clean up the mess left by the boss’s fiery remarks.
