top of page
Staff Writer

Harris Top Donor Says Calling Republicans Garbage An "Understatement"

Billionaire Democrat donor Vinod Khosla sparked outrage by calling Trump supporters “garbage,” doubling down on President Biden’s controversial remark despite White House attempts to walk it back. Will Harris keep her donor or denounce the divisive rhetoric?


In a bold show of support for President Joe Biden's recent inflammatory comments about Donald Trump’s supporters, billionaire Democrat donor Vinod Khosla doubled down on Biden's remarks, calling Trump supporters “garbage” in an X post Tuesday. The statement sparked controversy as it came just after the White House attempted to clarify the president's comment, aiming to distance itself from the derogatory language.


Biden initially seemed to endorse a dismissive stance toward Trump supporters, reportedly stating, "The only garbage I see floating out there is his [Trump] supporters." However, amid backlash, the White House issued a transcript that added punctuation to soften the statement’s interpretation. In follow-up comments, Biden reframed his words, explaining that he only intended to condemn what he described as “hateful rhetoric” toward Puerto Rico expressed at a recent rally. “The comments at that rally don’t reflect who we are as a nation,” Biden clarified, asserting that his criticism was aimed at one supporter rather than all Trump backers.


But Khosla’s outspoken response signals an alignment with Biden’s initial sentiment. “Garbage is an understatement for MAGA extremists,” he posted. The statement underscored what many see as an emerging trend among Harris’s prominent supporters to back increasingly divisive rhetoric about political opponents.


Senator JD Vance (R-OH) weighed in sharply, questioning whether the Harris campaign would return Khosla’s contributions. “Will Kamala and her campaign return his contributions? Or will they continue to insult half of the country for the sin of thinking Kamala Harris isn’t good at her job?” Vance asked, highlighting what he perceives as the campaign's disregard for Americans who hold opposing views.


As the Harris campaign grapples with Khosla’s divisive stance, questions persist about the impact of rhetoric that demeans the character of millions of Americans, and whether the vice president will address the polarizing statements from her high-profile donors.

bottom of page