‘250 Million People Are Not Garbage’: Trump’s Wisconsin Ride-Along Makes Fun Of Biden’s Insults

In a symbolic move, President Donald Trump rode along with a garbage collection crew in Wisconsin on Wednesday, offering a response to recent comments by President Joe Biden. The ride-along, which Trump organized in response to Biden’s reference to Trump supporters as “garbage,” was an effort to show solidarity with his base and to emphasize his connection to working-class Americans.

Trump, seated beside a Wisconsin garbage worker, addressed the press with characteristic humor, saying, “How do you like my garbage truck? This truck is in honor of Kamala and Joe Biden.” He later released a video from Air Force One, where he wore a safety vest and looked directly at the camera to say, “250 million people are not garbage.”

The controversy stems from a Tuesday Zoom call where Biden, responding to a comedian’s joke, remarked, “The only garbage I see floating out there are his supporters.” The comment drew immediate criticism, with some comparing it to Hillary Clinton’s “basket of deplorables” comment in 2016. Many argue that Biden’s words alienate millions of American voters.

In response to the backlash, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre clarified that Biden “was not speaking about Trump supporters as a whole.” Nevertheless, Trump’s supporters saw his ride-along as a powerful way to defend them, with the former president portraying himself as an advocate for ordinary Americans.

Trump’s supporters praised the ride-along, seeing it as a strong response to Biden’s remarks. Trump’s ability to connect with the working class has been a core part of his appeal, and his Wisconsin appearance reinforced his image as a leader for those who feel dismissed by the current administration.