Trump rallygoers don garbage bags and safety vests after Biden comment – Washington Examiner

Peter CordiNovember 2, 2024

At a recent⁤ rally in Gastonia, North Carolina, former ⁣President Donald‍ Trump spoke to ⁣a crowd he estimated at around 20,000 people. Many attendees wore garbage bags and construction vests in ‌response⁣ to a comment made by ‍President Joe Biden, ‌who referred to Trump supporters as “garbage.” The rally began with a small procession of garbage trucks, further highlighting the supporters’ playful protest. One attendee, Tyler Frederick, described the atmosphere as “vibrant and alive,” capturing the spirit of⁢ camaraderie among ⁤the crowd. The event marks Trump’s series of rallies as he campaigns ahead of the ⁣2024 elections.

Trump rallygoers don garbage bags and safety vests after Biden comment

In his first of three Saturday rallies, former President Donald Trump addressed an electric crowd in Gastonia, North Carolina, with many attendees sporting garbage bags and construction vests to show support after President Joe Biden referred to Trump supporters as “garbage” on Tuesday.

A small convoy of garbage trucks paraded before the rally began. Trump estimated that there were 20,000 people in attendance at Gastonia Municipal Airport.

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Trump takes the stage in Gastonia, North Carolina. Courtesy of Tyler Frederick.

One rallygoer, Tyler Frederick, shared his experience at the event in addition to footage of the crowd and speakers with the Washington Examiner.

“(The) atmosphere is vibrant and alive,” Frederick said.

Trump smiles at the camera during his Gastonia, North Carolina rally. Photo courtesy of Tyler Frederick.

“People are wearing safety vests and garbage bags everywhere,” he added. “I personally had eight young high school guys behind me in line to the rally, all wearing trash bags.”

Trump addressed the “garbage” comment during the rally, comparing it to when Hillary Clinton referred to his supporters as “deplorable” and “irredeemable” in 2016 before she lost the election.

Trump speaks to energetic crowd in Gastonia, North Carolina. Courtesy of Tyler Frederick.

Vice President Kamala Harris has distanced herself from Biden’s “garbage” jab after it received criticism from both sides of the aisle. She said, “I strongly disagree with any criticism of people based on who they vote for.”