J.D. Vance Calls Kamala Harris ‘Trash’ While Defending Trump Supporters Against ‘Garbage’ Label at Michigan Rally

At a rally in Flint, Michigan, on the eve of Election Day, Republican vice presidential nominee J.D. Vance used strong language to criticize Vice President Kamala Harris, referring to her as “trash.” His remarks came as he defended Donald Trump supporters against being labeled “garbage” for their political beliefs.

Addressing a crowd of Trump supporters, Vance accused President Joe Biden of disparaging Trump’s base, claiming that Biden had called them “garbage.” Vance’s comments were prompted by an earlier incident where a speaker at a MAGA rally used derogatory language, specifically calling Puerto Ricans “garbage,” sparking outrage and accusations of divisive rhetoric.

“We don’t need to attack our fellow citizens just because they have the wrong politics,” Vance said, positioning his remarks as a call for unity despite political differences. “Even if people vote the wrong way, you know what, they’re still our fellow citizens, and we’re still going to fight for them anyway because we love this country, and that means loving everybody who calls this place home.”

Vance continued by calling for a rejection of Harris’s approach, which he described as divisive. “Reject the example of Kamala Harris,” he said. “Reject somebody who wants to call us racist for believing that we should have a border. Reject calling our fellow citizens garbage because we think that Kamala Harris is doing a bad job.”

To underscore his disapproval, Vance addressed Harris directly, saying he had “a simple message to Kamala Harris.” “No, our fellow citizens are not garbage for thinking that you’re doing a terrible job,” he stated. “But tomorrow, the state of Michigan is going to take out the trash in Washington, D.C.”

Vance’s remarks drew cheers from the crowd, framing the vice president’s leadership as something voters should discard in the upcoming election. By casting Harris as “trash,” Vance leaned into combative language to rally supporters, positioning his criticism as a defense of Americans he claimed were unfairly maligned by Democratic leaders, reports CBS News.

The rally reflected the escalating tension between Republicans and Democrats over issues of respect and representation. Vance’s comments underscored a broader GOP argument that Democrats dismiss or belittle conservative voters, a narrative that has been central to Trump’s campaign.

Vance’s rhetoric, however, risks alienating moderate voters who may view his choice of words as needlessly inflammatory. By invoking strong language, Vance doubled down on a message that, while energizing the Trump base, may also further entrench the deep partisan divides in American politics.

The remarks came amid heightened scrutiny over political discourse in the country, with both parties accusing each other of divisive and derogatory language. For Vance, framing his statements as a defense of “ordinary Americans” serves as a rallying cry, but it also highlights the challenges of uniting a polarized electorate.

As voters in Michigan and across the country head to the polls, Vance’s words serve as a reminder of the combative tone that has defined this campaign season. The vice-presidential nominee’s call to “take out the trash” reflects the intensity of partisan emotions, signaling that Election Day may mark only the latest chapter in America’s ongoing political rift.