Former President Donald Trump made a striking entrance at his Wisconsin rally on Wednesday, arriving in Green Bay aboard a garbage truck—a clear reference to recent controversial remarks from President Joe Biden. In the final days of a hotly contested election, Trump’s move appears aimed at drawing attention to Biden’s divisive comment about Trump’s supporters. Wearing an orange reflective vest, Trump greeted the crowd from the vehicle, which was emblazoned with “Trump Make America Great Again 2024.”
“How do you like my garbage truck?” Trump asked reporters gathered at the event, adding, “This truck is in honor of Kamala and Joe Biden.” The stunt comes after Biden recently faced backlash over a comment he made during a virtual campaign call hosted by Voto Latino, where he referred to Trump supporters as “garbage.”
Biden’s remark was part of a response to a weekend rally at Madison Square Garden where comedian Tony Hinchcliffe stirred controversy by making jokes targeting various ethnic groups, including a jab at Puerto Rico as a “floating island of garbage.” Although Trump had no involvement in Hinchcliffe’s act, Biden used it as a moment to condemn the rhetoric, saying, “The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporters.”
Biden’s words quickly sparked a backlash from Republicans, with the term “garbage” becoming a rallying point for Trump supporters, especially among GOP leaders who characterized the comment as deeply divisive and offensive to millions of voters. Biden’s remarks have not only put the spotlight on the escalating political tensions but have also created a PR challenge for Vice President Kamala Harris, who has remained largely silent on the matter.
Biden’s critics argue that his comments reflect a growing divide in American political discourse, where personal insults seem to be replacing policy debates. By leaning into Biden’s controversial phrase with his Wisconsin stunt, Trump continues to position himself as the candidate for “everyday Americans,” amplifying his campaign’s messaging in a state that could play a pivotal role in the upcoming election.
The incident underscores the heightened stakes as the election draws closer, with each campaign seizing on any perceived misstep by the other. While the Biden campaign has not yet responded to Trump’s garbage truck appearance, the stunt has already garnered widespread media coverage and may continue to dominate headlines in the days leading up to the election.
