US Elections: In a notable moment on Wednesday, former President Donald Trump used a garbage truck as a prop to highlight recent comments from President Joe Biden, which appeared to label Trump supporters as “garbage.” The remark quickly went viral, creating complications for Vice President Kamala Harris, who had intended to reinforce her final campaign message. Instead, she found herself distancing from Bidens statement, clarifying that Bidens intent was to criticise Trumps rhetoric, not his supporters.The uproar originated over the weekend at a Trump rally, where a speaker labelled Puerto Rico a floating island of garbage. Bidens response to this, which implied Trumps supporters were “garbage,” soon sparked strong reactions online and within the Republican camp. How do you like my garbage truck This truck is in honour of Kamala and Joe Biden, Trump stated from the vehicles cabin in Wisconsin, capitalising on the incident by asserting, You cant be president if you hate the American people, which I believe they do.BREAKING: Donald Trump gets picked up in Green Bay, Wisconsin by a garbage truck, just one day after Joe Biden called Trump supporters garbage. pic.twitter.com/jqjiX6a43V— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) October 30, 2024Biden campaign responds to Garbage allegationsHarris responded by condemning any criticism aimed at individuals based on their voting choices. She reiterated, “Let me be clear, I strongly disagree with any criticism of people based on who they vote for,” further underscoring the need for unity. Speaking to crowds in battleground states, Harris emphasised, People are exhausted and want an end to the finger-pointing.Election fraud claims resurfaceWith the election nearing, Trump has also raised concerns over the validity of voting procedures. As early voting surges past 57 million ballots, Trump has suggested that election officials are engaging in cheating, referencing ongoing verification practices. He called for a shift back to paper ballots, echoing previous claims of voter fraud. Despite these controversies, new economic reports reveal steady growth, a significant focal point for voters heading to the polls.
