The President of the United States, Joe Biden, stated in a recent interview that as a leader his goal is to represent all citizens, regardless of whether they support him or not. He assured that if elected, he would be the president of all Americans, regardless of whether they voted for him or not. These statements were made amidst a controversy sparked by a racist joke about Puerto Ricans during a large Trump campaign rally in New York.
During his remarks, Biden defended Puerto Rico when a comedian labeled it as a "floating garbage island." This statement generated criticism from former President Donald Trump as well as from Republican Party politicians. He clarified that he was not using that term to refer to the island, but to the comedian's disparaging remarks about Puerto Rico.
Vice President Kamala Harris distanced herself from Biden's controversial comments, stating that they do not represent the values of the country. In a press conference, Harris condemned any divisive rhetoric and reiterated the importance of national unity. Although she acknowledged that Biden had already clarified his statements, she expressed her rejection of any form of criticism towards individuals based on their political affiliation.
President Trump corrected his comments on social media, stating that he was referring to the "hate rhetoric" of the comedian and not to Trump's supporters. At a rally in Pennsylvania, Trump declared that Biden's demonization of his supporters is excessive and un-American. Despite political differences, both figures emphasized the importance of not dividing society and working towards national unity.
