Former President Donald Trump made waves at his rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin, arriving in a garbage truck decorated with “Make America Great Again” (MAGA) themes. The 78-year-old ex-president added to the spectacle by telling reporters, “How do you like my garbage truck? This truck is in honor of Kamala and Joe Biden.” The entrance quickly went viral online, but attention soon shifted to a separate clip in which Trump appeared to struggle with the truck’s door, sparking social media debates over his health.
Trump seems to be really struggling physically. pic.twitter.com/yRk7ZB2kDx
— Matt McDermott (@mattmfm) October 30, 2024
Concerns Over Trump’s Physical Struggles
In the viral video, Trump is seen visibly struggling to open the garbage truck’s door, leading some social media users to question his physical fitness. One observer commented, “What’s going on with Trump’s leg there? That was the weirdest involuntary reaction I’ve seen, and Trump has some weird things.” Another user remarked, “Normally I roll my eyes at these kinda clips, but this is actually concerning.” Others pointed out his repeated attempts to open the door, with one commenter noting, “3 attempts to grasp the door handle. Barely has the strength to open the door and almost falls over.”
Biden’s Reported Comments Fuel the Tension
The garbage truck entrance came just a day after reports surfaced about President Joe Biden allegedly referring to Trump supporters as “garbage” during a virtual fundraising event with a Latino voter group. Biden’s reported words, “The only garbage I see floating out there is his [Trump’s] supporters,” quickly ignited reactions among Trump’s base.
The White House later clarified Biden’s statement, releasing a transcript with an added apostrophe to clarify his comment: “The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporter’s — his — his demonization of Latinos is unconscionable, and it’s un-American.”
Trump’s Fiery Response to Biden’s Remarks
Trump responded strongly to Biden’s alleged comments, interpreting them as reflective of Biden’s true sentiments toward his base. He stated, “Joe Biden finally said what he and Kamala really think of our supporters. He called them ‘garbage,’ and they mean it, even though, without question, my supporters are far higher quality than crooked Joe, lyin’ Kamala.” Trump went on to add, “My response to Joe and Kamala is very simple: You can’t lead America if you don’t love Americans. You just can’t.”
This exchange, along with Trump’s high-profile entrance, highlighted the deep political and ideological rift between the two leaders, intensifying their rivalry ahead of upcoming elections.