Biden suggests Trump supporters are 'garbage' after comic's insult of Puerto Rico

The transcript covers a controversy involving President Biden's remarks about Trump supporters, whom he called 'garbage' after a rally incident involving a comedian's joke about Puerto Rico. Biden later clarified that his comments were aimed at the comedian, not Trump supporters. Trump responded by comparing Biden's remarks to Hillary Clinton's 'deplorables' comment from 2016. The incident sparked reactions from political figures, including Trump's running mate, JD Vance.

What was the initial controversy surrounding Biden's remarks?

• Biden ignored a comedian's offensive joke.

• Biden praised a comedian's joke about Puerto Rico.

• Biden referred to Trump's supporters as 'garbage'.

• Biden called Trump's supporters 'heroes'.

Who did Biden clarify his criticism was aimed at?

• Hillary Clinton

• JD Vance

• Donald Trump

• Tony Hinchcliffe

How did Trump respond to Biden's misstatement?

• He agreed with Biden.

• He apologized on Biden's behalf.

• He compared it to Hillary Clinton's past comments.

• He ignored it.

What past comment by Hillary Clinton did Trump compare Biden's remarks to?

• Calling his supporters 'heroes'.

• Calling his supporters 'deplorable'.

• Calling his supporters 'unpatriotic'.

• Calling his supporters 'irrelevant'.

What was JD Vance's reaction to Biden's comment?

• He supported Biden's statement.

• He found it amusing.

• He remained neutral.

• He called it an insult to half of America.