President Joe Biden is yet again making the rounds on social media with a remark he made during an event for Black History Month.
While speaking at the White House during the event Monday, Biden said, “I may be a White boy, but I’m not stupid.”
The crowd erupted in laughter.
He added, “I know where the power is. You think I’m joking? I learned a long time ago about the Divine Nine.”
FACT CHECK: Joe Biden is both white and stupid.
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) February 27, 2023
The responses flooded in with digital strategist Greg Price writing, “FACT CHECK: Joe Biden is both white and stupid.”
One tweet suggested Biden is a “disgrace to White People!”
Biden is a disgrace to White People! https://t.co/9xzmsAkyAM
— SpaceWeasel (@SpaceWeasel) February 28, 2023
Broadcaster Darren Grimes replied with a meme of Vice President Kamala Harris, saying, “There is no vaccine for racism.”
https://t.co/GvxSVKdP5L pic.twitter.com/jjEeaoKDpV
— Darren Grimes (@darrengrimes_) February 28, 2023
Reporter Marcus Lamar replied, “Joe Biden, President of the Black Pander Party.”
Joe Biden, President of the Black Pander Party https://t.co/VBiwZXirsT
— Marcus Lamar (@RealMarcusLamar) February 27, 2023
Henry Rodgers, chief correspondent for The Daily Caller, tweeted, “Oof.”
— Henry Rodgers (@henryrodgersdc) February 27, 2023
Check out more reactions below:
— Brendon Leslie (@BrendonLeslie) February 27, 2023
Well, that’s debatable!
— Sherry (@Sherry097344271) February 27, 2023
Misinformation
— DHeld (@davidaheld) February 27, 2023
I KNOW WHERE THE POWER IS
— Conservative Corner (@GJConservative) February 28, 2023pic.twitter.com/JlPGsA8FHK
— Jac Pryce Esq (@JakPryce) February 28, 2023
One reply included a flashback to one of Biden’s more memorable comments.
During an event in Iowa in 2019, Biden said, “Poor kids are just as bright and just as talented as white kids,” adding, “Wealthy kids, black kids, Asian kids.”
Joe Biden: “Poor kids are just as bright and just as talented as white kids.”pic.twitter.com/3uUvSK3Xwv
— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) February 27, 2023
The president later attempted to clarify his remark.
“Look, I misspoke,” Biden told reporters at the time.
He explained, “I meant to say ‘wealthy.’ I’ve said it 15 [times]. On the spot, I explained it. At that very second, I explained it. And so, the fact of the matter is that I don’t think anybody thinks that I meant anything other than what I said I meant.”
Deputy campaign manager Kate Bedingfield also issued a statement at the time.
Bedingfield said Biden “misspoke and immediately corrected himself.”
She added, “Joe Biden has spent his life fighting for civil rights and the dignity of all people. The Trump campaign posting the video without the Vice President’s immediate correction is patently disingenuous — and it’s no coincidence this comes days after Joe Biden laid out how this president emboldens white nationalism and embraces racism.”
