Trump rides in garbage truck 'in honor of Kamala, Biden'
What's the story
Former United States President Donald Trump made a sensational appearance in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on Wednesday by hopping into a garbage truck bearing his campaign insignia.
This was in response to current President Joe Biden's recent remarks, in which he appeared to call Trump's supporters "garbage."
"How do you like my garbage truck? This truck is in honor of Kamala and Joe Biden," Trump said from the truck.
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Controversial remark
Biden's comment sparks controversy
The controversy over the "garbage" comment started when comedian Tony Hinchcliffe made derogatory remarks about Puerto Rico during a Trump rally, calling it a "floating island of garbage."
In response, Biden said, "The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporters," which drew backlash from Republicans who likened it to Hillary Clinton's 2016 "deplorables" remark.
The White House later clarified that Biden was referring to the rhetoric at the rally as "garbage," not the supporters themselves.
Symbolic response
Trump's symbolic gesture fuels political discourse
Seizing the opportunity to take a dig at Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump used the garbage truck as a symbol.
Photos of Trump in the truck were widely shared by his campaign staff.
Trump has distanced himself from Hinchcliffe's comments but did not denounce them.
He said, "I don't know anything about the comedian. I don't know who he is. I've never seen him."
A spokesperson for Trump clarified that Hinchcliffe's joke did not reflect Trump's views.