Senator J.D. Vance, who is known for being former President Donald Trump's 2024 running mate, stirred controversy with his recent comments about Vice President Kamala Harris. During a speech on the eve of Election Day, Vance referred to Harris as 'trash,' stating that the citizens of the country are not garbage for wanting basic necessities like groceries and housing. He went on to say that they would 'take out the trash' in Washington D.C., referring to Harris.
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a Democrat from New York, criticized Vance's remarks, suggesting that calling a woman 'garbage' was not a strategic political move. The controversy continued when comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made a joke at a Trump rally, referring to Puerto Rico as 'a floating island of garbage.'
President Joe Biden also faced backlash for his comments, where he mentioned 'garbage' in reference to Trump's supporters. Biden later clarified that he was specifically addressing the hateful rhetoric towards Puerto Ricans at the rally and emphasized that demonizing Latinos is unacceptable.
In response to the unfolding events, Vice President Harris acknowledged Biden's clarification and expressed her opposition to any form of criticism based on individuals' political affiliations. She emphasized the importance of respecting all individuals regardless of their voting choices.
