Such reckless words became a "gift" for Trump, who quickly seized the opportunity to incite outrage among Americans and bolster his support during the critical phase of the presidential race.
As noted by Time, the day after Biden's remarks, Trump arrived at a rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin, in a garbage truck and wearing a bright orange vest.
“They treat you like trash. They treat our whole country like trash,” stated former President Donald Trump.
Joe Biden's team and the White House rushed to clarify that the president was specifically referring to the hate rhetoric at Trump’s rallies, not to all of his supporters. However, the moment had already passed: Trump and his allies emphasize that Biden's words reflect a broader attitude among Democrats towards working Americans.
Democratic candidate Kamala Harris, who is also actively participating in the election race, faced the need to explain Biden's comments. In an effort to mitigate the negative impact, she emphasized that she represents the interests of all Americans, including those who disagree with her.
Experts believe Biden's misstep occurred at a particularly inopportune time and could significantly influence voter sentiments in key states.
Source: time.