President Joe Biden has once again demonstrated his uncanny ability to steal the spotlight—this time from his own vice president, Kamala Harris, right before a crucial election. In a stunning display of political acrobatics, Biden chose to fire off insults aimed at Trump supporters only moments before Harris delivered her closing argument. This might just be the most impressive case of overshadowing since a toddler managed to eclipse a birthday cake with a massive tantrum.
As Harris stepped up to the microphone at the White House, Biden was busy trashing American voters, labeling Trump supporters as “garbage.” This just goes to show how disconnected this administration truly is from the average American. In a bit of classic Biden logic, he claimed he wouldn’t attend Harris’ speech, insisting it was her moment, all while tuning in from the comfort of the couch to toss out derogatory comments like confetti. Talk about a supportive teammate!
WATCH: President Joe Biden: "The only garbage I see floating out there is [Trump] supporters." pic.twitter.com/9teSUOytqC
— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) October 30, 2024
Biden’s barb was in response to a comic who poked fun at Puerto Rico during a Trump rally, but really, it appears he just saw an opportunity to throw a verbal brick at half the country instead. It’s hard not to chuckle at how the leader of the free world seems so keen to blanket a significant portion of the electorate with disdain. Perhaps he believes this kind of rhetoric will win hearts and minds, or maybe he’s just aiming for the record for the largest political own goal.
In the wake of Biden’s vitriol, the White House scrambled to backtrack, claiming he was only targeting the comic’s remarks rather than the supporters themselves. It’s a classic case of damage control, showing that even the administration knows how poorly received such comments might be. The laughable part? It’s hard to tell whether they truly believe what they’re saying or are simply winging it under pressure.
Amidst the backlash, JD Vance, a prominent Trump ally, expressed his disgust at the president’s comments. He stated that such an attack on a sizable chunk of the nation is beyond unacceptable—if only Biden and Harris could grasp the simple fact that insults rarely score political points. At this rate, the Democrats may very well take the path of least resistance—by offending their way out of relevance. If the goal was to unite the nation, it seems the current administration missed the memo, opting instead for a masterclass in division.