Biden's 'garbage' remarks were directed toward comedian, not Trump supporters, White House says

White House press secretary Jean-Pierre says Joe Biden was not calling Donald Trump supporters "garbage," insisting that the president was directing his comments toward the comedian who used "hateful rhetoric about Puerto Rico" at Trump's Madison Square Garden rally.

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[deankittelson]

The quote was, "the only garbage I see floating out there is his supporters." he said it very clearly.

[GothicTrunk]

Just stop. He said it clearly. We aren't dumb. He said supporters.

[craigsarles]

Deflect and gas light...the motto of the White House.

[mikemelrose]

He was so calling us I mean come on!!! How stupid do they think we are? She's such a liar!!!

[billywinland]

She's a bigger liar than Garbage pal Joe

[bobbicarrillo]

Joe Biden did call Trump supporters Garbage, Who are you kidding!!!

[the_last_mohekan]

Garbage excuse from a garbage administration.

[leonardboesger]

The president said “supporters” a plural, not singular.

[JG_s_politics]

"He was not calling Trump supporters garbage" -- Oh yes he absolutely was and it's on literal video!

[vetorii]

Not them trying to gaslight us. He clearly said Trump supporters, even if he meant it a different way that is still what he said. I’m not even a Trump supporter, but I think Biden himself should have clarified and not had the press secretary do it for him.

[dustyw]

Tony made a joke, Biden made a statement.

[kristenharvey]

Oh just stop… he said what he said. Own it for fucks sake. 🙄. He said the supporters were trash. We all heard it. Your mouth is moving, you are clearly lying…

[drakecarter]

He said "supporters" that is more than one person.

[jackiejones]

😂 I watched him and he DID call Trump supporters trash!!! You're trying to cover it up because your boss is an idiot.

[NeoPioneers]

We all heard it!!! We have ears and a brain. He said it, and he meant it for us!!! Liars, the bunch of

[dianesmith]

Ridiculous - I think comparing Trump to Hitler is pretty hateful. What a joke this admin is.

[brandoncomer]

no. It was definitely directed at his supporters. And this "garbage" is voting for the felon.

[Ironbird-qf]

He said it.
We heard it.
We SAW it.

[EvaRichard-ov]

Biden CLEARLY called ALL of Trumps supporters GARBAGE !
TRUMP 2024

[sharonnoble]

She is incapable of uttering a truthful word. Stop telling us what we see, hear and think! Her rhetoric is so Condescending!🤐