Biden’s Remark Turns Heads at Jesse Jackson Memorial
A tribute meant to honor the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson included an unexpected moment when former President Joe Biden delivered a pointed remark to the crowd gathered in Chicago. According to the New York Post , Biden…
A tribute meant to honor the legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson included an unexpected moment when former President Joe Biden delivered a pointed remark to the crowd gathered in Chicago.
According to the New York Post, Biden spoke Friday during a Memorial service celebrating the life of the longtime civil rights leader, who died at age 84.
The event brought together major Democratic figures and civil rights activists reflecting on Jackson’s decades of political influence.
During his remarks, Biden recalled being mocked as a child because of his stutter, explaining how speech impediments are often mistaken for a lack of intelligence.
“If I told you I had a cleft palate or clubfoot, none of you would have laughed,” Biden said.
“But it’s OK to laugh at stuttering. … It’s the one place where people think you’re stupid.
“Oh, really? I’m a h— of a lot smarter than most of you,” he added, before quickly pivoting back to his broader point.