Biden appears to call Trump supporters "garbage," White House says he meant comedian's rhetoric

On a video call with Latino activists Tuesday evening, President Biden appeared to call former President Donald Trump's supporters "garbage" as he talked about comedian Tony Hinchcliffe's Puerto ...

Biden says ‘garbage’ remark was aimed at comedian, not Trump supporters

Edited video clip of president’s remarks suggests he insulted Trump backers, but his wording is unclear. Joe Biden put out a statement that he had “meant to say” earlier on Tuesday that a pro-Trump ...

World - The Guardian - 14 hours ago

Biden appears to call Trump supporters ‘garbage’

President Biden sparked backlash on Tuesday when he appeared to compare supporters of former President Trump to garbage after commenting on a racist joke a comedian made at a Trump rally days ...

Politics - The Hill - 15 hours ago

Biden Appears to Insult Trump Supporters as ‘Garbage,’ but Quickly Tries to Clarify

In a posting on social media, President Biden said he was talking about racist language, not Trump supporters.

Top stories - The New York Times - 10 hours ago

Biden says Trump should be locked up then clarifies he meant ‘politically’

Comment evoking Trump’s frequent references to jailing or prosecuting political adversaries sparks rightwing backlash. Joe Biden appeared to suggest Donald Trump should be locked up then ...

World - The Guardian - October 23

Trump says the U.S. is 'like a garbage can for the world' as he dials up immigration rhetoric

Former President Donald Trump said the United States is “like a garbage can” for the rest of the world during an immigration-focused rally in Arizona.

Politics - NBC News - 5 days ago

Trump calls US 'garbage can for the world' in latest anti-immigrant rhetoric

Former President Donald Trump escalated his anti-immigrant rhetoric at a rally in battleground Arizona on Thursday, calling the U.S. a "garbage can for the world."

Biden remark about Trump "garbage" rally angers GOP

Biden was responding to a joke made at a Trump rally by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe, in which Hinchcliffe called Puerto Rico a "floating island of garbage."

Backlash after comedian at Trump rally calls Puerto Rico 'island of garbage'

Republicans join Democrats to condemn Tony Hinchliffe for his comments at the New York event.

White House: Biden thinks Trump is a fascist

President Biden thinks his predecessor, former President Trump, is a fascist, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters Wednesday. Jean-Pierre was asked during a press briefing ...

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

2024 election updates: Biden angers GOP associating 'garbage' with Trump supporters

Biden is under fire for turning a comment about "garbage," first used to disparage Puerto Ricans at a Trump rally Sunday, back toward his supporters.

White House says Biden is 'deeply concerned' about leaked Israel documents

The White House said Monday President Biden remains "deeply concerned" about the leaking of sensitive Pentagon documents that detailed Israeli preparations for an attack on Iran and plans for a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Comedian at Trump rally draws backlash for calling Puerto Rico a "floating pile of garbage"

Former President Donald Trump rallied at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, talking about the economy, the border and unleashing attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris. Allies joined the former ...

Comedians question Trump's podcast appearances: 'We're supposed to be... making politicians uncomfortable'

Comedians Marc Maron, Laurie Kilmartin, Brendon Walsh and others weigh in on Trump appearing to go after the 'Bro Vote' podcasts, including comedy fare like 'This Past Weekend With Theo Von,' ...

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday

Mark Cuban says he has 'no interest' in a White House Cabinet position as he campaigns for Harris

Mark Cuban has suggested that Vice President Kamala Harris should fire FTC Chair Lina Khan if she wins the White House against Donald Trump.

Business - CNBC - 2 days ago

Biden "deeply concerned" by possible leak about Israel and Iran, White House says

President Biden is "deeply concerned" by the possible leak of U.S. intelligence documents regarding Israeli preparations for an attack on Iran, spokesman John Kirby said Monday.

World - CBS News - October 21

Democrats press Biden to lower housing costs before leaving White House

Democratic lawmakers from the House and Senate pressed President Biden to lower housing costs before he leaves the White House in a letter dated Wednesday. “We write today to thank you for your ...

Politics - The Hill - October 17

Trump fundraising off Biden 'garbage' remark

Former President Trump is fundraising off of a remark by President Biden in which he appeared to call Trump supporters garbage. “Moments ago, Kamala’s boss crooked Joe Biden just called ALL my ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 hours ago

Trump says he didn't hear New York rally comedian, doesn't know him

Former President Trump says he does not know the controversial comedian who performed at his Madison Square Garden rally Sunday and didn't hear him speak — his most extensive public comments yet on ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Trump privately praised Hitler and meets 'definition of fascist,' ex-chief John Kelly says

John Kelly, who served as White House chief of staff in the Trump administration, also said his one-time boss had spoken positively about Adolf Hitler while in office.

Politics - NBC News - October 23

Trump says on Joe Rogan podcast his biggest White House mistake was hiring ‘disloyal people’

Three-hour long interview caused delay in ex-president’s arrival to Michigan rally, leaving attendees in cold for hours. Donald Trump sat down for three hours on Friday with Joe Rogan, telling ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Harris team and White House discussed plans for her to distance herself from Biden

The White House and Vice President Harris’ campaign have been in frequent contact about how she planned to distance herself from President Joe Biden, while maintaining her overall loyalty to him, ...

Politics - NBC News - October 17

Birth control pills and condoms could be free for millions in US under new plan

Biden administration proposal comes days before US election as Kamala Harris vows to expand healthcare. US politics – live updates Millions of people with private health insurance would be ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Biden responds to Puerto Rico rhetoric at Trump rally with an insult

President Biden is taking the spotlight following comments in which he appears to refer to Trump supporters as “garbage.” Meanwhile, Vice President Kamala Harris made her closing argument to voters ...

Politics - NBC News - 5 hours ago

Bad Bunny backs Harris after comedian's 'island of garbage' remarks at Trump rally

Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny signaled his support for Vice President Kamala Harris moments after a speaker at a Trump rally called Puerto Rico 'a floating island of garbage.'

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - Yesterday

Walz says Harris' message 'absolutely clear' after Biden's 'garbage' remarks

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz told "Good Morning America" Wednesday that Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver what "Americans are hungry for -- a unifying president."

Trump Links Biden’s ‘Garbage’ Comment to 2016 ‘Deplorables’ Remark

Within minutes of the clip of President Biden’s remarks going viral, the Trump campaign and others were using it to attack Kamala Harris and Democrats.

Top stories - The New York Times - 12 hours ago

Harris warns of ‘more chaos’ under Trump and vows ‘different path’

Democrat evokes January 6 Capitol riot to depict Republican rival as extremist in primetime speech

World - Financial Times - 6 hours ago

Trump campaign attacks Democrats over Biden ‘garbage’ fumble

Furore over president’s comments comes just days before knife-edge US presidential election

World - Financial Times - 2 hours ago

Trump supporters concerned about election fraud, Bill Gates says privately he's backing Harris

With less than two weeks until Election Day, former President Donald Trump's supporters are voicing concerns about potential election fraud. Meanwhile, Bill Gates is saying privately that he's ...

Cuban calls Trump's 'garbage can' remarks 'insulting' to America

Businessman Mark Cuban called former President Trump’s “garbage can” remarks about the country “insulting” to America, going after the Republican nominee's policy proposals and saying he has ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Hamas "dramatically weakened" after Sinwar death, White House says

White House national security communications adviser John Kirby said Friday that Hamas is in a "dramatically weakened position" following the killing of its leader Yahya Sinwar. His death has ...

White House notified before Israel's attack on Iran, defense official says

A defense official told CBS News that the U.S. was given a heads-up in advance of Israel's retaliatory attack against Iran. The U.S. is not involved in the strikes, but President Biden has been ...

Biden calls Trump 'loser,' says election is about 'decency versus lack of decency'

President Biden described the current election cycle as “decency versus lack of decency,” and called former President Trump a "loser" during a campaign stop for Vice President Harris in the swing ...