Biden sets off firestorm with response to Trump rally comedian’s Puerto Rico comments

President Joe Biden sparked controversy when he criticized racist jokes made at a Donald Trump rally. Biden defended the Puerto Rican community and condemned the offensive remarks. The White House clarified that Biden was not calling Trump supporters “garbage,” but rather condemning the hateful rhetoric. The incident overshadowed Vice President Kamala Harris’s speech on unity, with Republicans using Biden’s comments to undermine her message. The Trump campaign quickly responded to Biden’s remarks, with Trump likening them to Hillary Clinton’s “basket of deplorables” comment. Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro disapproved of Biden’s comments, emphasizing the need to focus on the contrasts between the candidates. The incident highlights the divisive nature of the election campaign.